Machinists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $48,120 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $65,240
Employed locally 160
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $65,240

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 69% Median Machinists salary is 31% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,760
    Production Workers, All Other $44,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Visalia, CA is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.38 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Visalia, CA is 14.3% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.