Machinists Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,310 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $41,030
90th percentile $78,580
Employed locally 740
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,030
    25th
    $50,270
    50th (median)
    $60,310
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $78,580

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,260
    Food Batchmakers$42,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest New York is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest New York is 7.4% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,030 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,270.