Machinists Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $55,150 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.52
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $81,630
Employed locally 1,040
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $44,960
    50th (median)
    $55,150
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $81,630

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,400
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $26.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.49 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 1.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,960.