Machinists Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $59,760 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $70,250
    90th
    $77,280

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 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
    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 Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,710
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $58,260
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $49,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Glens Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Glens Falls, NY is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

    Is Glens Falls above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Glens Falls, NY is 6.4% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.