Machinists pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for machinists is $27.77 an hour ($57,760 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($58,750). Rhode Island ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for machinists in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.10 | $39,720 |
| 25% of workers | $23.71 | $49,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.77 | $57,760 |
| 75% of workers | $34.53 | $71,820 |
| 90% of workers | $39.61 | $82,400 |
Machinists pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $58,950 | 1,290 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $38,720 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | $57,390 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $50,580 |
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