Machinists Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $48,990 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $76,890
Employed locally 100
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $60,470
    90th
    $76,890

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 64% Median Machinists salary is 36% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Portland-South Portland, ME $63,150
    Ogden, UT $61,950
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $61,820
    Connecticut $61,090
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $61,040

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,320
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $34,770
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,270
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in St. George, UT is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in St. George, UT is 12.8% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.