Machinists Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $48,500 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $62,240
Employed locally 1,320
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $42,400
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $58,630
    90th
    $62,240

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,990
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,310
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.49 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,400.