Machinists Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $60,110 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $44,380
90th percentile $76,350
Employed locally 980
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,380
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $67,070
    90th
    $76,350

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 85% Median Machinists salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Bozeman, MT $64,420
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,980
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,950
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $61,600
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,690
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Springfield, MA is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.43 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Springfield, MA is 7.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,380 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.