Machinists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $56,000 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $80,080
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $56,000
    75th
    $68,310
    90th
    $80,080

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 82% Median Machinists salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Chico, CA is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.00 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Chico, CA is 0.3% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.