Machinists Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $41,830 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.11
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $58,870
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $39,800
    50th (median)
    $41,830
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $58,870

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 60% Median Machinists salary is 40% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $61,290
    Lexington Park, MD $60,790
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,630
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,500

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,220
    Sewing Machine Operators $31,200
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Salisbury, MD is $20.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.76 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Salisbury, MD is 25.5% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,800.