How much does a Machinists make per hour in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD?

Machinists Salary in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Median annual salary $59,500 +6% vs national

Median hourly $28.61

10th percentile $40,430

90th percentile $78,630

Employed locally 3,960

National median $56,150

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Machinists

Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$40,430

25th

$48,640

50th (median)

$59,500

75th

$67,730

90th

$78,630

Philadelphia economic context

Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $89,273 2023 • Census ACS

Machinists salary vs area income 67% Median Machinists salary is 33% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Machinists

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Lexington Park, MD	$60,790
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$60,470
Paducah, KY-IL	$59,700
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$58,640
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$58,630
Reading, PA	$58,240

Related occupations in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$42,770
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$77,290
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$49,700
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$40,840
Bakers	$36,160
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$56,110

Frequently asked questions

How much do Machinists make per hour in Philadelphia?

The median hourly wage for Machinists in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $28.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.95 or more per hour.

Is Philadelphia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

The median Machinists salary in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD is 6% 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 Philadelphia?

Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,430 per year in Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.