Machinists Salary in Massachusetts

Machinists in Massachusetts earn the most in Barnstable (average $77,800 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($63,110), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $69,390 and the median at $67,270 for 7,080 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

Machinists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Barnstable$77,800
Boston$71,340
Worcester$66,090
Amherst$63,550
Springfield$63,500
Pittsfield$63,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Barnstable	$77,800	$77,650	$63,570	$59,992	98
Boston	$71,340	$72,060	$59,730	$55,771	108
Worcester	$66,090	$64,480	$56,250	$52,299	103
Amherst	$63,550	$58,360	$49,930	$50,385	100
Springfield	$63,500	$63,090	$50,820	$50,347	96
Pittsfield	$63,110	$61,500	$51,190	$50,053	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machinists salary in other states

Machinists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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