Machinists Salary in Maryland
Machinists in Maryland earn a median of $59,810 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,950; the top 10% earn over $81,880. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,870 median in Maryland
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,080 median in Maryland
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$39,120 median in Maryland
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63,460 median in Maryland
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,870 median in Maryland
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,920 median in Maryland
Machinists pay in Maryland
How much do machinists make in Maryland?
The median is $59,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,950 and the top 10% earn over $81,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.