Machinists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $59,240 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $40,670
90th percentile $76,100
Employed locally 3,960
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,670
    25th
    $49,120
    50th (median)
    $59,240
    75th
    $65,680
    90th
    $76,100

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 70% Median Machinists salary is 30% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Tucson, AZ $58,380
    Yuma, AZ $57,880
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,550
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,390

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Phoenix, AZ is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,670 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,120.