Machinists Salary by State
The national median pay for machinists is $58,750 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,350 in West Virginia to $84,410 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,200
- 25th percentile
- $47,570
- Median
- $58,750
- 75th percentile
- $67,700
- Top 10%
- $80,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 287,050 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $84,410 | +44% | $55,950 | $106,970 | 260 |
| 2 | Alaska | $77,670 | +32% | $50,900 | $105,540 | 120 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $72,900 | +24% | $56,570 | $98,850 | 160 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $67,270 | +15% | $47,910 | $93,330 | 7,080 |
| 5 | Washington | $66,160 | +13% | $48,360 | $101,110 | 6,880 |
| 6 | Oregon | $63,820 | +9% | $47,040 | $86,580 | 2,760 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $63,190 | +8% | $46,170 | $90,740 | 3,210 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $63,070 | +7% | $37,430 | $91,650 | 290 |
| 9 | Vermont | $62,680 | +7% | $40,670 | $95,690 | 220 |
| 10 | Delaware | $62,650 | +7% | $41,710 | $95,660 | 310 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $62,130 | +6% | $43,900 | $82,630 | 5,240 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $61,820 | +5% | $47,810 | $80,030 | 560 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $61,500 | +5% | $44,720 | $84,080 | 1,620 |
| 14 | Virginia | $61,290 | +4% | $45,120 | $86,380 | 5,660 |
| 15 | Utah | $61,280 | +4% | $43,160 | $80,110 | 3,810 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $61,140 | +4% | $46,550 | $80,380 | 12,500 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $61,110 | +4% | $39,930 | $84,930 | 4,640 |
| 18 | Arizona | $61,080 | +4% | $40,290 | $76,610 | 4,330 |
| 19 | Montana | $60,920 | +4% | $37,940 | $81,810 | 630 |
| 20 | New York | $60,920 | +4% | $40,560 | $84,440 | 9,400 |
| 21 | Colorado | $60,200 | +2% | $44,650 | $84,510 | 2,800 |
| 22 | Maryland | $59,810 | +2% | $42,950 | $81,880 | 1,380 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $59,440 | +1% | $39,250 | $90,170 | 690 |
| 24 | Texas | $59,180 | +1% | $38,600 | $83,070 | 21,700 |
| 25 | Maine | $59,160 | +1% | $45,760 | $78,380 | 1,780 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $59,110 | +1% | $40,600 | $76,280 | 12,700 |
| 27 | Idaho | $58,810 | 0% | $38,450 | $81,920 | 1,070 |
| 28 | Missouri | $58,710 | 0% | $44,120 | $84,150 | 8,380 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $58,660 | 0% | $39,070 | $78,020 | 6,040 |
| 30 | Illinois | $58,520 | 0% | $38,390 | $78,290 | 16,520 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $57,970 | −1% | $38,270 | $75,650 | 3,790 |
| 32 | Ohio | $57,940 | −1% | $38,070 | $76,530 | 17,110 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $57,810 | −2% | $39,620 | $77,090 | 12,380 |
| 34 | Indiana | $57,800 | −2% | $39,400 | $73,500 | 14,320 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $57,760 | −2% | $39,720 | $82,400 | 860 |
| 36 | Iowa | $57,540 | −2% | $44,500 | $71,160 | 2,880 |
| 37 | California | $57,190 | −3% | $37,440 | $88,280 | 18,950 |
| 38 | Florida | $57,140 | −3% | $39,870 | $76,220 | 8,400 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $55,860 | −5% | $39,770 | $88,130 | 1,810 |
| 40 | Alabama | $55,560 | −5% | $37,770 | $79,380 | 5,170 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $55,550 | −5% | $34,570 | $76,670 | 1,920 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $55,230 | −6% | $37,110 | $75,570 | 8,330 |
| 43 | Nevada | $53,050 | −10% | $39,420 | $77,290 | 900 |
| 44 | Georgia | $52,610 | −10% | $37,060 | $77,420 | 6,090 |
| 45 | Michigan | $52,360 | −11% | $38,370 | $75,330 | 20,350 |
| 46 | Kansas | $51,220 | −13% | $38,240 | $74,920 | 3,870 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $51,140 | −13% | $37,760 | $78,400 | 2,150 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $51,120 | −13% | $36,380 | $70,870 | 4,230 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $50,890 | −13% | $39,280 | $60,840 | 830 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $49,600 | −16% | $37,560 | $70,430 | 8,270 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $47,350 | −19% | $37,300 | $71,980 | 1,700 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Machinists salary questions
Which state pays machinists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $84,410 a year (+44% vs. the national median of $58,750). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays machinists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $47,350 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most machinists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 21,700, with a median of $59,180.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.