Machinists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $61,040 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $41,450
90th percentile $79,640
Employed locally 1,250
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,450
    25th
    $48,440
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $64,570
    90th
    $79,640

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 64% Median Machinists salary is 36% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Portland-South Portland, ME $63,150
    Ogden, UT $61,950
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $61,820
    Connecticut $61,090
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,630

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.84 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,450 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,440.