Machinists Salary in Kingston, NY

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

Median annual salary $60,490 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.08
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $76,350
Employed locally 70
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $60,490
    75th
    $62,910
    90th
    $76,350

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 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
    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
    Glens Falls, NY $59,760

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    Bakers $39,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,420
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,700
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $61,040
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Kingston?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Kingston, NY is $29.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

    Is Kingston above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Kingston, NY is 7.7% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.