Machinists Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,760 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $74,850
Employed locally 330
National median $56,150

Compare Machinists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southwestern New Hampshire stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Machinists
in
Southwestern New Hampshire
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $56,760
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $74,850

    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 Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,820
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,100
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,390
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwestern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwestern New Hampshire is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 1.1% 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.