Machinists Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $48,570 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $79,040
Employed locally 220
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $47,170
    50th (median)
    $48,570
    75th
    $61,190
    90th
    $79,040

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,020
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,260
    Food Batchmakers$41,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southern Vermont is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Vermont above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southern Vermont is 13.5% 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,170.