Machinist salary in United States
How much does a Machinist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$24.69
Average $24.69
Low $17.48
High $34.89
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a machinist is $24.69 per hour in the United States. 13.9k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Machinists in United States
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Highest paying cities for Machinists near United States
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Where can a Machinist earn more?
Compare salaries for Machinists in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Machinists
Most recommended skill
Electrical Discharge Machining(earn +29.75% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 13.62% since 2018. Machinists with this skill earn +29.75% more than the average base salary, which is $24.69 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2096 | increase by 2096 |
| 2013 | 5224 | increase by 149.24% |
| 2014 | 5962 | increase by 14.13% |
| 2015 | 3280 | decrease by 44.98% |
| 2016 | 2920 | decrease by 10.98% |
| 2017 | 2830 | decrease by 3.08% |
| 2018 | 3863 | increase by 36.50% |
| 2019 | 3337 | decrease by 13.62% |
Top companies hiring Machinists with the recommended skill
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Top licenses
Journeyman LicenseMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 jobs | 38 |
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Most common benefits for Machinists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 5,636 ratings55% of Machinists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
CNC Machinist
Job openingsAverage $24.94 per hour
Machine Operator
Job openingsAverage $18.04 per hour
Manual Machinist
Job openingsAverage $24.86 per hour
CNC Lathe Operator
Job openingsAverage $22.92 per hour
CNC Operator
Job openingsAverage $20.87 per hour
CNC Programmer
Job openingsAverage $28.79 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Machinist
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How much do similar professions to a machinist get paid?
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