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

Machinist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$66,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.81/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
6,880
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,824 #24 of 51

Machinist pay in Washington, explained

Machinists in Washington earn a median of $66,160 per year ($31.81 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $48,360, while the most experienced machinists reach about $101,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $66,160 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $66,160 is worth about $61,824 in national buying power — ranking Washington #24 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,360
$23.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,160
$31.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,110
$48.61/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $66,160 $61,824
Oregon $63,820 $61,745 +$2,340
Idaho $58,810 $61,585 +$7,350

Machinist in Washington: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Washington?

Machinists in Washington earn a median of $66,160 per year ($31.81 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Washington pay machinists well?

At $66,160, Washington pays 13% above the national median for machinists. An estimated 6,880 work in the state.

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