Machinists Salary in Twin Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Twin Falls, ID

Median annual salary $50,860 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $30,760
90th percentile $74,040
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,760
    25th
    $39,430
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $66,880
    90th
    $74,040

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,940
    Boise City, ID $61,110
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $60,150
    Midland, TX $59,230
    Lewiston, ID-WA $59,120

    Related occupations in Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $50,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,690
    Food Batchmakers $47,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Twin Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Twin Falls, ID is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

    Is Twin Falls above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Twin Falls, ID is 9.4% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $30,760 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,430.