Machinists Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $50,390 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $79,300
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $42,080
    50th (median)
    $50,390
    75th
    $67,040
    90th
    $79,300

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 90% Median Machinists salary is 10% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,240
    Tucson, AZ $58,380
    Yuma, AZ $57,880
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,550
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,190

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,140
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,440
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,700
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,900
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 10.3% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,080.