Machinists Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $64,600 +15% vs national
Median hourly $31.06
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $79,840
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $64,600
    75th
    $79,840
    90th
    $79,840

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 93% Median Machinists salary is 7% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,240
    Tucson, AZ $58,380
    Yuma, AZ $57,880
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,550
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,390

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,340
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,800
    Bakers $39,420
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Flagstaff, AZ is $31.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 15% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.