Machinists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $49,670 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $72,550
Employed locally 370
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $39,470
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $72,550

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 69% Median Machinists salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $37,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,340
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Fresno, CA is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.75 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Fresno, CA is 11.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,470.