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SOC 51-4041·Production
Machinists
Median wage
$61,786
10-yr outlook
−5.3%by 2032
Openings / year
1,097
Workers in NY
8,870
How pay grows with experience
Machinists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,938 |
| Median (typical) | $61,786 |
| Experienced | $71,998 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Machinists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $76,249 |
| Capital Region | $64,347 |
| Long Island | $63,936 |
| Southern Tier | $61,627 |
| North Country | $61,017 |
| Western New York | $60,096 |
| Hudson Valley | $58,301 |
| Central New York | $58,049 |
| Finger Lakes | $56,296 |
| Mohawk Valley | $51,834 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$69,911 median (+$8,125) · −14.3% by 2032
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,221 median (+$17,434) · −8.1% by 2032
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