Machinists Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $52,700 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.34
10th percentile $42,420
90th percentile $69,580
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,420
    25th
    $52,180
    50th (median)
    $52,700
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $69,580

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 83% Median Machinists salary is 17% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,320
    Albany, OR $60,960
    Ithaca, NY $60,840
    Kingston, NY $60,490

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,120
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,210
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Elmira, NY is $25.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.63 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Elmira, NY is 6.1% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,420 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,180.