How Much Do Machinist Workers Make?
Machinist workers earn a national median of $57,590/year, with the top 10% earning $73,790+. Wages have been flat or declining over the past 5 years.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| National Median | $57,590/yr |
| National Mean | $59,618/yr |
| Lowest Market Median | $47,640/yr |
| Highest Market Median | $73,790/yr |
| 5-Year Wage Growth | -1.0% |
| Trade Pay Grade | D (44/100) |
| Total Employment | 113,790 |
Machinist workers earn a national median of $57,590/year, with the top 10% earning $73,790+. Wages have been flat or declining over the past 5 years.
The data source behind this answer is the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Every figure on the page traces back to that source; the methodology page describes the inputs and the refresh cadence in full detail.
A practical caveat: the headline answer above reflects the most recent the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey vintage; underlying data is often revised for months after first publication, and the right reference for any specific decision is whichever vintage is current at the time of the decision. The as-of date is stamped on every page.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES, 2026.