Machinists Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,170 -16% vs national
Median hourly $22.68
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $60,350
Employed locally 220
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $47,170
    75th
    $51,250
    90th
    $60,350

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,150
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,270
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $55,610
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,730
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,280
    Knoxville, TN $47,840

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,390
    Production Workers, All Other $41,170
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Johnson City, TN is $22.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Johnson City, TN is 16% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.