Machinists Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,480 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $67,390
Employed locally 180
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $47,480
    75th
    $56,130
    90th
    $67,390

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southeast-Central Idaho is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.56 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 15.4% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.