Machinists Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,090 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $80,830
Employed locally 170
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $61,500
    90th
    $80,830

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Eastern New Mexico is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.95 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Eastern New Mexico is 14.4% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.