Machinists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $57,880 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $77,510
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $57,880
    75th
    $69,290
    90th
    $77,510

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 96% Median Machinists salary is 4% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,240
    Tucson, AZ $58,380
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $57,550
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,390

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,110
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,530
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,520
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $44,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Yuma, AZ is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Yuma, AZ is 3.1% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.