Machinists pay range in Weirton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,560 or more. The middle half of machinists in Weirton earn between $46,530 and $49,250.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $47KMedian
- $49K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,660 | $4,305 | $24.84 |
| Median | $46,530 | $3,878 | $22.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,530 | $3,878 | $22.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,250 | $4,104 | $23.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Weirton vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Machinists in Weirton earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($51,190) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton | $51,660 | $46,530 | $40,330 | $77,560 | 140 |
| West Virginia | $51,190 | $47,350 | $37,300 | $71,980 | 1,700 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machinists salary after taxes in Weirton
On the average salary of $51,660, a single filer in Weirton takes home about $42,175 a year, or $3,515 a month and $1,622 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $42,710 | $3,559 |
| Working in WV | $42,175 | $3,515 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Weirton a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Weirton area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $51,660 buys what about $58,029 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Weirton ($45,840). A typical home costs $135,893, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other West Virginia cities
Weirton ranks 5th of 6 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Wheeling pays the most ($56,200).
- Wheeling$56,200
- Charleston$53,420
- Beckley$52,170
- Morgantown$52,010
- Weirton$51,660
- Huntington$49,350
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in Weirton: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Weirton?
$24.84 an hour on average, and $22.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Weirton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Weirton?
About $42,175 a year ($3,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,660.
Do machinists earn more in Weirton than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
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; area Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH (48260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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