Machinists pay in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the median pay for machinists is $29.57 an hour ($61,500 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.

$29.57Median hourly pay

$49,840–$71,980Middle half of workers, yearly

1,620People in this job in New Hampshire

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). New Hampshire ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in New Hampshire

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.50	$44,720
25% of workers	$23.96	$49,840
Half of workers (median)	$29.57	$61,500
75% of workers	$34.61	$71,980
90% of workers	$40.42	$84,080

Machinists pay in New Hampshire metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Manchester-Nashua	$60,120	340

New Hampshire unemployment rate: 2.8% (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 New Hampshire

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$59,730
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,710
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$62,360
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$47,610
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	$47,830
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,110
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,580
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,210

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.