Machinists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $55,760 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $87,580
Employed locally 610
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $45,720
    50th (median)
    $55,760
    75th
    $70,750
    90th
    $87,580

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 59% Median Machinists salary is 41% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,080
    Production Workers, All Other$37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,880
    Bakers$39,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Sacramento, CA is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.91 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Sacramento, CA is 0.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,720.