Machinists Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $43,560 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $40,880
90th percentile $64,060
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,880
    25th
    $43,560
    50th (median)
    $43,560
    75th
    $50,840
    90th
    $64,060

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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 Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,830
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,640
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Grants Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Grants Pass, OR is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.53 or more per hour.

    Is Grants Pass above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Grants Pass, OR is 22.4% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,880 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,560.