Machinists Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,510 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $43,120
90th percentile $69,960
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,120
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $61,560
    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,840
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,730
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,640
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,550
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $54,620
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in North Coast Region of California is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.63 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in North Coast Region of California is 13.6% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,120 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.