Machinists Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $50,790 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $73,010
Employed locally 410
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $73,010

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% 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
    Toledo, OH $65,840
    Sandusky, OH $60,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,010
    Cleveland, OH $57,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,130
    Akron, OH $56,970

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,320
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,350
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Canton, OH is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.79 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Canton, OH is 9.5% below 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.