Machinists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $50,610 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 8,820
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $64,230
    90th
    $78,890

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 54% Median Machinists salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Los Angeles, CA is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 9.9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.