Machinists Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,070 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $37,090
90th percentile $60,390
Employed locally 340
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,090
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $43,070
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $60,390

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southern Ohio is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.82 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southern Ohio is 23.3% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,090 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.