Machinists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $59,730 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $40,270
90th percentile $92,030
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,270
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $59,730
    75th
    $81,710
    90th
    $92,030

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 60% Median Machinists salary is 40% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $63,650
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,870
    Casper, WY $61,140

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,080
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62,720
    Bakers$41,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Vallejo, CA is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.99 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Vallejo, CA is 6.4% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,270 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.