Machinists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $60,840 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $44,430
90th percentile $78,460
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,430
    25th
    $59,010
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $73,580
    90th
    $78,460

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 83% Median Machinists salary is 17% 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
    Kingston, NY $60,490
    Glens Falls, NY $59,760

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers$35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,140
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,380
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Ithaca, NY is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Ithaca, NY is 8.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,430 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,010.