Machinists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $66,320 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.89
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $117,850
Employed locally 2,000
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $55,810
    50th (median)
    $66,320
    75th
    $83,880
    90th
    $117,850

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 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
    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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $61,040

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,950
    Bakers $45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in San Francisco, CA is $31.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.57 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in San Francisco, CA is 18.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,810.