Machinists Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $60,860 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $48,370
90th percentile $80,610
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,370
    25th
    $51,930
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $71,120
    90th
    $80,610

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,980
    Bakers $39,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Massachusetts is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Massachusetts is 8.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $48,370 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,930.