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Machinist mate salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Machinist Mate make in the United States?

Average base salary

$66,828
Average $66,828
Low $39,330
High $113,550

The average salary for a machinist mate is $66,828 per year in the United States. 50 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Machinist Mate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Serco
 
$140,595per year
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Amentum
 
$81,000per year
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Nationwide Skilled Trades, Inc...
 
$66,560per year
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Insight Global
 
$65,000per year
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Shipyard Staffing LLC
 
$62,140per year
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US Navy
 
$61,764per year
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Highest paying cities for Machinist Mates near United States

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $70,540 per year
  2. Bremerton, WA
    $70,513 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $68,935 per year
  4. Goose Creek, SC
    $67,720 per year
  5. Charleston, SC
    $64,327 per year

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