Machinists pay in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford

In Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT), the median pay for machinists is $30.93 an hour ($64,320 a year). About 2,680 people work in this job there.

$30.93Median hourly pay
$51,100–$76,540Middle half of workers, yearly
2,680People in this job in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 4% higher than the Connecticut median ($62,130).

Pay range for machinists in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.26$44,220
25% of workers$24.57$51,100
Half of workers (median)$30.93$64,320
75% of workers$36.80$76,540
90% of workers$41.05$85,380

Machinists pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (this page)$64,3202,680
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$63,100500
New Haven$59,780410
Waterbury-Shelton$58,540650

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.