Machinists Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $47,770 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $114,030
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $47,770
    75th
    $64,490
    90th
    $114,030

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,950
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,320
    Bakers $36,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Redding, CA is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.78 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Redding, CA is 14.9% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.