Machinists Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $61,140 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $46,320
90th percentile $82,790
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,320
    25th
    $51,580
    50th (median)
    $61,140
    75th
    $75,230
    90th
    $82,790

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 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
    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 Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$66,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$85,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,290
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$80,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Longview, WA is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.06 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Longview, WA is 8.9% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,320 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,580.