Machinists pay in Rochester
In Rochester (NY), the median pay for machinists is $26.71 an hour ($55,560 a year). About 1,940 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 9% lower than the New York median ($60,920).
Pay range for machinists in Rochester (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.65 | $38,800 |
| 25% of workers | $22.13 | $46,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| 75% of workers | $30.31 | $63,040 |
| 90% of workers | $36.23 | $75,360 |
Machinists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $63,970 | 580 |
| Ithaca | $62,810 | 120 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $62,750 | 4,300 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $62,000 | 170 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $60,650 | 1,460 |
| Glens Falls | $59,570 | 140 |
| Elmira | $59,330 | 180 |
| Syracuse | $58,650 | 470 |
| Binghamton | $55,580 | 170 |
| Rochester (this page) | $55,560 | 1,940 |
| Kingston | $50,400 | 100 |
| Utica-Rome | $49,090 | 320 |
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)
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