Machinists Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,400 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $77,780
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $45,320
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $77,780

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,550
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,930
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $50,990
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,060
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwestern Idaho is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwestern Idaho is 17.4% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,320.