Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist A pay in Hawaii
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Hawaii was $84,410 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $63,380 and $92,750.
The Hawaii median is $25,660 above the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist A is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about hawaii?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,950 | $63,380 | $84,410 | $92,750 | $106,970 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.90 | $30.47 | $40.58 | $44.59 | $51.43 |
BLS estimated 260 workers employed in this occupation in Hawaii. Location quotient: 0.22.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,200 | $47,570 | $58,750 | $67,700 | $80,010 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.85 | $22.87 | $28.24 | $32.55 | $38.47 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $60,200 | $77,060 | $86,300 |
| May 2025 | $63,380 | $84,410 | $92,750 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, Hawaii. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4041 Machinists, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $84,410 | $63,380 to $92,750 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $56,200 | $48,030 to $75,760 |
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