Machinists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for machinists is $29.46 an hour ($61,270 a year). About 3,230 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($61,080).
Pay range for machinists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.62 | $40,800 |
| 25% of workers | $23.80 | $49,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.46 | $61,270 |
| 75% of workers | $33.00 | $68,640 |
| 90% of workers | $36.58 | $76,090 |
Machinists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $71,620 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $61,270 | 3,230 |
| Yuma | $57,820 | 60 |
| Tucson | $55,700 | 590 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $49,930 | 70 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $49,210 | 160 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for machinists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $43,900 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | $48,680 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $56,540 |
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