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

Machinist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$57,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.86/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
17,110
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,453 #18 of 51

Machinist pay in Ohio, explained

Machinists in Ohio earn a median of $57,940 per year ($27.86 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $38,070, while the most experienced machinists reach about $76,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $57,940 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $57,940 is worth about $62,453 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #18 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,070
$18.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,940
$27.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,530
$36.79/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $57,940 $62,453
Kentucky $58,660 $65,063 −$720
Pennsylvania $57,810 $59,249 +$130
Indiana $57,800 $61,931 +$140
Michigan $52,360 $54,419 +$5,580
West Virginia $47,350 $52,907 +$10,590

Machinist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Ohio?

Machinists in Ohio earn a median of $57,940 per year ($27.86 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Ohio pay machinists well?

At $57,940, Ohio pays 1% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 17,110 work in the state.

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