Machinists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $52,790 -6% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $74,810
Employed locally 1,110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $52,790
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $74,810

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% 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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Columbus, OH is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Columbus, OH is 6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.