Machinists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $49,620 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $35,440
90th percentile $75,730
Employed locally 1,960
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,440
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $49,620
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $75,730

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 58% Median Machinists salary is 42% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,290
    Production Workers, All Other $37,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,620
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Riverside, CA is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.27 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Riverside, CA is 11.6% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,440 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.