Machinists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,340 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.61
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $69,960
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $55,340
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $69,960

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,950
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,280
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Maryland is $26.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.84 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Maryland is 1.4% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.