Machinists Salary in Ohio
Machinists in Ohio earn a median of $57,940 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,110
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,070; the top 10% earn over $76,530. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,160 median in Ohio
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,310 median in Ohio
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$74,750 median in Ohio
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,670 median in Ohio
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,830 median in Ohio
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,130 median in Ohio
Machinists pay in Ohio
How much do machinists make in Ohio?
The median is $57,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,070 and the top 10% earn over $76,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.