Machinists Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $61,140 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $44,710
90th percentile $96,430
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,710
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $96,430

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 86% Median Machinists salary is 14% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Wyoming $64,020
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,380
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $49,750

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,350
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$83,580
    Helpers--Production Workers$41,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Casper?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Casper, WY is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.81 or more per hour.

    Is Casper above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Casper, WY is 8.9% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,710 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.