Machinists Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $55,740 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.80
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $72,320
Employed locally 260
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $47,100
    50th (median)
    $55,740
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $72,320

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Eastern Ohio is $26.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Eastern Ohio is 0.7% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,100.