Machinists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $55,130 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.51
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $79,700
Employed locally 240
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $47,460
    50th (median)
    $55,130
    75th
    $79,450
    90th
    $79,700

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 54% Median Machinists salary is 46% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,190
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,980
    Bakers $42,730
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Santa Rosa, CA is $26.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.65 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 1.8% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,460.