Machinists Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $55,840 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $65,580
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $55,840
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $65,580

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 83% Median Machinists salary is 17% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Rome, GA $67,160

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,500
    Bakers $35,190
    Sewing Machine Operators $40,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,420
    Production Workers, All Other $37,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lewiston, ME is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lewiston, ME is 0.6% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.