Machinists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $59,420 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $78,630
Employed locally 1,350
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $47,750
    50th (median)
    $59,420
    75th
    $73,150
    90th
    $78,630

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,320
    Albany, OR $60,960
    Ithaca, NY $60,840
    Kingston, NY $60,490

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Buffalo, NY is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.66 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Buffalo, NY is 5.8% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,750.