Machinists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $45,690 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $36,720
90th percentile $69,630
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,720
    25th
    $39,710
    50th (median)
    $45,690
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $69,630

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 70% Median Machinists salary is 30% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Merced, CA is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.24 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Merced, CA is 18.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,720 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,710.