Machinists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $53,910 -4% vs national
Median hourly $25.92
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $70,650
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $53,910
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $70,650

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 57% Median Machinists salary is 43% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Hawaii $77,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,230
    Bakers $44,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Olympia, WA is $25.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Olympia, WA is 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.