Machinists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $59,100 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $73,950
Employed locally 190
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $46,770
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $66,030
    90th
    $73,950

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 87% Median Machinists salary is 13% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,910
    Food Batchmakers $45,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Yakima, WA is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Yakima, WA is 5.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,770.