Salary guide, May 2025
Machinist C pay in Pennsylvania
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The median annual wage for Machinists in Pennsylvania was $57,810 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $47,410 and $63,700.
The Pennsylvania median is $940 below the national median of $58,750, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4041 Machinists
Machinist C 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 pennsylvania?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,620 | $47,410 | $57,810 | $63,700 | $77,090 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.05 | $22.79 | $27.79 | $30.63 | $37.06 |
BLS estimated 12,380 workers employed in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Location quotient: 1.11.
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 | $45,290 | $52,560 | $62,070 |
| May 2025 | $47,410 | $57,810 | $63,700 |
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, Pennsylvania. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | $50,900 | $46,230 to $61,110 |
| Altoona, PA | $52,660 | $42,950 to $58,770 |
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