Machinists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $58,380 +4% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 720
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $58,380
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $74,050

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 86% Median Machinists salary is 14% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,240
    Yuma, AZ $57,880
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,550
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,390

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Bakers $36,680
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $73,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Tucson, AZ is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Tucson, AZ is 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.