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

Machinist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$62,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.12/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
310
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,771 #16 of 51

Machinist pay in Delaware, explained

Machinists in Delaware earn a median of $62,650 per year ($30.12 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $41,710, while the most experienced machinists reach about $95,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $62,650 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $62,650 is worth about $62,771 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #16 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,710
$20.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,650
$30.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,660
$45.99/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $62,650 $62,771
New Jersey $63,190 $58,076 −$540
Maryland $59,810 $56,984 +$2,840
Pennsylvania $57,810 $59,249 +$4,840

Machinist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Delaware?

Machinists in Delaware earn a median of $62,650 per year ($30.12 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Delaware pay machinists well?

At $62,650, Delaware pays 7% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 310 work in the state.

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