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

Machinist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$72,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.05/hr
▲ 24% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
160
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,332 #6 of 51

Machinist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Machinists in District of Columbia earn a median of $72,900 per year ($35.05 per hour), which is 24% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $56,570, while the most experienced machinists reach about $98,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $72,900 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $72,900 is worth about $66,332 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #6 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,570
$27.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,900
$35.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,850
$47.52/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $72,900 $66,332
Virginia $61,290 $60,621 +$11,610
Maryland $59,810 $56,984 +$13,090

Machinist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do machinists make in District of Columbia?

Machinists in District of Columbia earn a median of $72,900 per year ($35.05 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay machinists well?

At $72,900, District of Columbia pays 24% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 160 work in the state.

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