Machinists pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for machinists is $32.34 an hour ($67,270 a year). About 7,080 people work in this job there.

$32.34Median hourly pay

$57,690–$78,640Middle half of workers, yearly

7,080People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in Massachusetts

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.04	$47,910
25% of workers	$27.73	$57,690
Half of workers (median)	$32.34	$67,270
75% of workers	$37.81	$78,640
90% of workers	$44.87	$93,330

Machinists pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Barnstable Town	$77,650	30
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	$72,060	4,870
Worcester	$64,480	930
Springfield	$63,090	920
Pittsfield	$61,500	110
Amherst Town-Northampton	$58,360	110

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$61,630
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,230
Tool and Die Makers	$67,230
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$81,670
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$42,570
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$62,570
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,760

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.