Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist A pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD was $61,280 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $49,270 and $72,810.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD median is $2,530 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 philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43,480 | $49,270 | $61,280 | $72,810 | $81,020 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.91 | $23.69 | $29.46 | $35.01 | $38.95 |
BLS estimated 3,330 workers employed in this occupation in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Location quotient: 0.62.
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 role pay against all occupations here?
The published Machinist A median is $61,280. The all-occupations median in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD is $54,310. Ratio: 1.13 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.62 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $48,640 | $59,500 | $67,730 |
| May 2025 | $49,270 | $61,280 | $72,810 |
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, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $62,330 | $55,660 to $72,740 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $71,290 | $53,730 to $84,020 |
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