Machinists Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,210 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $76,150
Employed locally 400
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $57,210
    75th
    $65,790
    90th
    $76,150

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,940
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,140
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Connecticut is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Connecticut is 1.9% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.