Machinists pay in New York

In New York, the median pay for machinists is $29.29 an hour ($60,920 a year). About 9,400 people work in this job there.

$29.29Median hourly pay
$48,040–$74,180Middle half of workers, yearly
9,400People in this job in New York

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). New York ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in New York

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.50$40,560
25% of workers$23.09$48,040
Half of workers (median)$29.29$60,920
75% of workers$35.66$74,180
90% of workers$40.60$84,440

Machinists pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$63,970580
Ithaca$62,810120
New York-Newark-Jersey City$62,7504,300
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$62,000170
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$60,6501,460
Glens Falls$59,570140
Elmira$59,330180
Syracuse$58,650470
Binghamton$55,580170
Rochester$55,5601,940
Kingston$50,400100
Utica-Rome$49,090320

New York 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 York

JobMedian yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53,340
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,890
Tool and Die Makers$68,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$68,730
Millwrights$79,560
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,080
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,560
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,760

Other job titles for this job

MachinistMaintenance MachinistCNC MachinistAircraft MachinistAuto MachinistCarbide OperatorCNC Lathe MachinistCNC Mill MachinistCNC Milling MachinistCNC Swiss MachinistConventional MachinistElectrical Experimental Mechanic

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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.