Machinists Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,570 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $80,440
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $75,280
    90th
    $80,440

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,260
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $51,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,720
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $52,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Western Washington is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Western Washington is 9.7% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.