Machinists Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $60,450 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $90,670
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $71,680
    90th
    $90,670

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 86% Median Machinists salary is 14% 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
    Toledo, OH $65,840
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,010
    Cleveland, OH $57,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,130
    Akron, OH $56,970
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $56,960

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,750
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Sandusky, OH is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Sandusky, OH is 7.7% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.