Machinists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $60,810 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $75,700
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $65,580
    90th
    $75,700

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 80% Median Machinists salary is 20% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,200

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,390
    Food Batchmakers $35,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Salem, OR is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Salem, OR is 8.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.