Machinists Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $48,340 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $76,510
Employed locally 140
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $76,510

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 61% Median Machinists salary is 39% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Hawaii $77,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,790
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Wenatchee, WA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.79 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Wenatchee, WA is 13.9% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.