California

Machinists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$61,380
+3.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$29.51
 
10th Percentile
$37,440
Entry level
90th Percentile
$88,280
Senior level
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Salary Range

Machinists in California earn between $37,440 and $88,280, with a mean of $61,380. The national average for this role is $59,316.

$61,380 mean
10th Percentile$37,44090th Percentile$88,280

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$61,380
National Average$59,316
Hawaii$81,610
Alaska$81,160
District of Columbia$73,260
Washington$71,510
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.