Machinists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,020 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $73,020
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $59,020
    75th
    $63,650
    90th
    $73,020

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,380
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,920
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Capital/Northern New York is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.28 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 5.1% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.