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Entry level machinist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Entry Level Machinist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.63
Average $20.63
Low $15.76
High $27.01

The average salary for a entry level machinist is $20.63 per hour in the United States. 302 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Entry Level Machinist job openings in United States

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Machinist Level 1 (Swiss Machi...
Precision CastParts3out of 5 stars.
Kent, WA
$20.50 - $21.00 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Machinist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Snelling
 
$83,200per year
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Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$80,496per year
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Premier Staffing Solution
 
$71,295per year
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Electroimpact
 
$70,720per year
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Appliance Factory & Mattress K...
 
$70,000per year
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Waters
 
$62,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Entry Level Machinists near United States

  1. Arlington, WA
    $26.92 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $23.38 per hour
  3. Everett, WA
    $22.18 per hour
  4. Turners Falls, MA
    $19.33 per hour
  5. Rochester Hills, MI
    $19.00 per hour

Where can an Entry Level Machinist earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Machinists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Entry Level Machinist get paid in United States?

Machinist

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Average $27.76 per hour

Senior Machinist

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Average $30.05 per hour