Machinists Salary in Washington
Machinists in Washington earn a median of $66,160 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,880
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,360; the top 10% earn over $101,110. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$107,920 median in Washington
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$86,460 median in Washington
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$72,800 median in Washington
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,290 median in Washington
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,220 median in Washington
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,160 median in Washington
Machinists pay in Washington
How much do machinists make in Washington?
The median is $66,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,360 and the top 10% earn over $101,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.