verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Machinist Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$61,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.37/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
4,330
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,669 #29 of 51

Machinist pay in Arizona, explained

Machinists in Arizona earn a median of $61,080 per year ($29.37 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $40,290, while the most experienced machinists reach about $76,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $61,080 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $61,080 is worth about $60,669 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #29 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,290
$19.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,080
$29.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,610
$36.83/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $61,080 $60,669
Utah $61,280 $61,984 −$200
New Mexico $59,440 $64,460 +$1,640
California $57,190 $51,653 +$3,890
Nevada $53,050 $53,061 +$8,030

Machinist in Arizona: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Arizona?

Machinists in Arizona earn a median of $61,080 per year ($29.37 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Arizona pay machinists well?

At $61,080, Arizona pays 4% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 4,330 work in the state.

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