Machinists pay in Utah

In Utah, the median pay for machinists is $29.46 an hour ($61,280 a year). About 3,810 people work in this job there.

$29.46Median hourly pay
$49,920–$74,390Middle half of workers, yearly
3,810People in this job in Utah

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). Utah ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in Utah

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.75$43,160
25% of workers$24.00$49,920
Half of workers (median)$29.46$61,280
75% of workers$35.76$74,390
90% of workers$38.51$80,110

Machinists pay in Utah metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ogden$65,2701,260
Provo-Orem-Lehi$61,890430
Salt Lake City-Murray$61,6401,210
Logan$58,620380
St. George$52,740110

Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah

JobMedian yearly pay
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45,140
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$51,130
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,380
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,750
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,670

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.