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Head machinist salary
Average head machinist salary
$46,416
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Average head machinist salary by state
Highest paying states for head machinists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,781 | $29.70 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $56,706 | $27.26 |
| 3 | Oregon | $54,590 | $26.25 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $53,317 | $25.63 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $57,843 | $27.81 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $51,639 | $24.83 |
| 7 | California | $56,965 | $27.39 |
| 8 | Delaware | $54,159 | $26.04 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $57,812 | $27.79 |
| 10 | Montana | $48,971 | $23.54 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $48,170 | $23.16 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $56,363 | $27.10 |
| 13 | Missouri | $50,741 | $24.39 |
| 14 | New York | $50,285 | $24.18 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $49,313 | $23.71 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $46,985 | $22.59 |
| 17 | Nevada | $55,049 | $26.47 |
| 18 | Alaska | $57,415 | $27.60 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $50,822 | $24.43 |
| 20 | Idaho | $48,334 | $23.24 |
| 21 | Vermont | $47,618 | $22.89 |
| 22 | Iowa | $44,720 | $21.50 |
| 23 | Utah | $47,217 | $22.70 |
| 24 | Indiana | $47,550 | $22.86 |
| 25 | Maine | $44,219 | $21.26 |
| 26 | Colorado | $47,276 | $22.73 |
| 27 | Ohio | $42,527 | $20.45 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $42,016 | $20.20 |
| 29 | Maryland | $49,662 | $23.88 |
| 30 | Michigan | $44,389 | $21.34 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $42,679 | $20.52 |
| 32 | Texas | $43,997 | $21.15 |
| 33 | Virginia | $45,473 | $21.86 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $39,426 | $18.95 |
| 35 | Arizona | $42,996 | $20.67 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $47,665 | $22.92 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $39,260 | $18.88 |
| 38 | Kansas | $40,491 | $19.47 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $37,314 | $17.94 |
| 40 | Illinois | $38,950 | $18.73 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $40,932 | $19.68 |
| 42 | Alabama | $39,518 | $19.00 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $40,049 | $19.25 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $42,337 | $20.35 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $34,978 | $16.82 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $38,147 | $18.34 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $34,798 | $16.73 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $35,797 | $17.21 |
| 49 | Florida | $38,215 | $18.37 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $36,352 | $17.48 |
| 51 | Georgia | $36,177 | $17.39 |
Head machinist salary details
A head machinist's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $61,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a head machinist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $46,416 | $3,868 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
Highest paying head machinist jobs
The highest paying types of head machinists are machinist class b, machinist supervisor, and maintenance machinist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinder | $33,001 | $2,750 | $15.87 | 3,409 |
| Tool Technician | $42,908 | $3,576 | $20.63 | 78,258 |
| Computer Numerical Controller Machinist | $41,685 | $3,474 | $20.04 | 32,345 |
| Maintenance Machinist | $52,077 | $4,340 | $25.04 | 83,042 |
| Outside Machinist | $42,858 | $3,571 | $20.60 | 24,075 |
| Manual Machinist | $48,038 | $4,003 | $23.10 | 9,149 |
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Head machinist salary trends
The average head machinist salary has risen by $6,703 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average head machinist earned $39,713 annually, but today, they earn $46,416 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for head machinists over the last decade.
Compare head machinist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average head machinist salary over time
Compare head machinist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Head machinist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,400 | $22.32 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $45,000 | $21.62 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $44,200 | $21.24 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $43,100 | $20.74 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $42,200 | $20.30 | +2.8% |
Recently added head machinist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Temps, Inc. | Cold Header Machinist-5 Needed-Third Shift | Elyria, OH | 06/10/2025 | $62,610 |
| Fastenal | Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist | Loves Park, IL | 05/17/2025 | $41,000 |
| Area Temps, Inc. | Cold Header Machinist-5 Needed-Third Shift | Elyria, OH | 05/07/2025 | $62,610 |
| Fastenal | Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist | Loves Park, IL | 04/15/2025 | $41,000 |
| Fastenal | Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist | Loves Park, IL | 03/18/2025 | $41,000 |
| Stanley Black & Decker | 2Nd Shift-Header Machinist | Brea, CA | 02/19/2025 | $54,262 |
| Fastenal | Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist | Loves Park, IL | 02/15/2025 | $41,000 |
| Fastenal | Fastenal Cold Heading Machinist | Loves Park, IL | 01/17/2025 | $41,000 |
| Stanley Black & Decker | Header Machinist-1St. Shift 4AM PM | Brea, CA | 12/03/2024 | $54,262 |
| Abundant Solutions | Header Planer Mill Machinist | Catoosa, OK | 05/16/2024 | $45,914 |
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