Machinists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,900 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $34,920
90th percentile $83,600
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,920
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $65,230
    90th
    $83,600

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 50% Median Machinists salary is 50% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Salinas, CA is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Salinas, CA is 16.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,920 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.