Machinists pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for machinists is $30.38 an hour ($63,190 a year). About 3,210 people work in this job there.

$30.38Median hourly pay
$51,110–$79,330Middle half of workers, yearly
3,210People in this job in New Jersey

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). New Jersey ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.20$46,170
25% of workers$24.57$51,110
Half of workers (median)$30.38$63,190
75% of workers$38.14$79,330
90% of workers$43.63$90,740

Machinists pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Trenton-Princeton$71,290120
Atlantic City-Hammonton$64,40030
Vineland$62,33050

New Jersey 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 New Jersey

JobMedian yearly pay
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54,100
Tool and Die Makers$74,460
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70,460
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,680
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,440
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,950
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,680

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.