Machinists Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $54,440 -3% vs national
Median hourly $26.18
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $106,870
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $42,960
    50th (median)
    $54,440
    75th
    $63,150
    90th
    $106,870

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 73% Median Machinists salary is 27% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,880
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $80,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Yuba City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Yuba City, CA is $26.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.38 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Yuba City, CA is 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,960.