Machinists Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,530 +52.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.12
10th percentile $64,740
90th percentile $85,530
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,740
    25th
    $85,530
    50th (median)
    $85,530
    75th
    $85,530
    90th
    $85,530

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650
    Hawaii $77,060

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $45,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $51,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,750
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,840
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $63,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northern New Mexico is $41.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northern New Mexico is 52.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $64,740 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,530.