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

Machinist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$60,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.29/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
9,400
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,449 #44 of 51

Machinist pay in New York, explained

Machinists in New York earn a median of $60,920 per year ($29.29 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $40,560, while the most experienced machinists reach about $84,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $60,920 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $60,920 is worth about $56,449 in national buying power — ranking New York #44 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,560
$19.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,920
$29.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,440
$40.60/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $60,920 $56,449
Massachusetts $67,270 $63,608 −$6,350
New Jersey $63,190 $58,076 −$2,270
Vermont $62,680 $63,987 −$1,760
Connecticut $62,130 $59,965 −$1,210
Pennsylvania $57,810 $59,249 +$3,110

Machinist in New York: FAQ

How much do machinists make in New York?

Machinists in New York earn a median of $60,920 per year ($29.29 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does New York pay machinists well?

At $60,920, New York pays 4% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 9,400 work in the state.

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