Machinists Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,860 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $35,400
90th percentile $70,900
Employed locally 400
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,400
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $47,860
    75th
    $58,140
    90th
    $70,900

    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 Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,090
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,680
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Central Pennsylvania is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.44 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Central Pennsylvania is 14.8% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,400 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.