Machinists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $53,860 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.90
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $74,460
Employed locally 1,840
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $53,860
    75th
    $63,480
    90th
    $74,460

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,320
    Albany, OR $60,960
    Ithaca, NY $60,840
    Kingston, NY $60,490

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,020
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,150
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,870
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Rochester, NY is $25.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Rochester, NY is 4.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.