Machinists Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $59,140 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $42,240
90th percentile $81,190
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,240
    25th
    $52,320
    50th (median)
    $59,140
    75th
    $73,920
    90th
    $81,190

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,310
    Food Batchmakers $50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Eastern Oregon is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Eastern Oregon is 5.3% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,240 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,320.