Machinists Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $59,120 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $47,570
90th percentile $82,550
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,570
    25th
    $53,760
    50th (median)
    $59,120
    75th
    $74,670
    90th
    $82,550

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,940
    Boise City, ID $61,110
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $60,150
    Midland, TX $59,230
    Idaho Falls, ID $58,870

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,660
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,790
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,860
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lewiston, ID-WA is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.76 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 5.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $47,570 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,760.