Machinists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $48,940 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $76,540
Employed locally 740
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $44,210
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $60,560
    90th
    $76,540

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 80% Median Machinists salary is 20% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $60,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,470
    Paducah, KY-IL $59,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,500
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,640
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,630

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,880
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,310
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Erie, PA is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Erie, PA is 12.8% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,210.