Machinists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $64,000 +14% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $49,820
90th percentile $106,050
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,820
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $64,000
    75th
    $83,290
    90th
    $106,050

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 75% Median Machinists salary is 25% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Hawaii $77,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Food Batchmakers $47,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Kennewick, WA is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.03 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Kennewick, WA is 14% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $49,820 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.