Machinists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $58,350 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.05
10th percentile $39,020
90th percentile $76,030
Employed locally 280
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,020
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $58,350
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $76,030

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,200

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,660
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,080
    Production Workers, All Other $45,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Eugene, OR is $28.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Eugene, OR is 3.9% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,020 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.