Machinists Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $53,680 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.81
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $67,950
Employed locally 320
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $47,020
    50th (median)
    $53,680
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $67,950

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 97% Median Machinists salary is 3% 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
    Toledo, OH $65,840
    Sandusky, OH $60,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,010
    Cleveland, OH $57,290
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,130
    Akron, OH $56,970

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,690
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,170
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Youngstown?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Youngstown, OH is $25.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.86 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Youngstown, OH is 4.4% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,020.