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Machines technician salary

Average machines technician salary

$39,754

$19.11 hourly rate

Entry-level machines technician salary
$30,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Machines Technician Salaries

The average salary for a Machines Technician is $39,754 per year or approximately $19 per hour. This figure reflects the earnings for technicians working in diverse industries, including manufacturing and maintenance. Factors such as experience level and geographical location significantly influence salary potential.

For instance, entry-level technicians may start at lower wages, while those with several years of experience can earn considerably more. In states like California and Texas, the demand for skilled technicians often results in higher salaries compared to other regions.

Top Paying Cities

Cities such as San Francisco and New York offer some of the highest salaries for machines technicians, often exceeding the national average. To maximize earnings, consider seeking employment in industries that prioritize machinery maintenance, where specialized skills are in high demand.

Career Advancement Opportunities

With further training and certifications, machines technicians can advance to supervisory roles or specialize in particular machinery, leading to even higher salary prospects. Explore available job openings and take the next step in your career today!

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Where can a Machines Technician earn more?

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ABB$50,300
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Machines technician salaries by experience level

Average machines technician salary by state

The average machines technician salary in Alaska, California, and Hawaii are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average machines technician salary states are New Hampshire, Vermont, and South Carolina.

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Highest paying states for machines technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$47,924$23.04
2Utah$48,854$23.49
3Alaska$55,098$26.49
4Kentucky$45,142$21.70
5Arizona$50,169$24.12
6Idaho$51,460$24.74
7Texas$47,870$23.01
8Mississippi$43,889$21.10
9Wyoming$50,390$24.23
10California$54,084$26.00
11Nebraska$44,550$21.42
12Missouri$43,787$21.05
13West Virginia$45,934$22.08
14Montana$47,455$22.81
15Minnesota$41,845$20.12
16Tennessee$40,215$19.33
17Colorado$44,457$21.37
18South Dakota$44,397$21.34
19North Dakota$44,924$21.60
20Washington$47,062$22.63
21Wisconsin$40,117$19.29
22Hawaii$53,004$25.48
23Florida$42,070$20.23
24Indiana$38,162$18.35
25Louisiana$43,446$20.89
26Massachusetts$43,554$20.94
27Michigan$38,922$18.71
28Oklahoma$40,965$19.69
29Iowa$37,510$18.03
30New Mexico$42,375$20.37
31Georgia$39,179$18.84
32Nevada$39,669$19.07
33New York$41,707$20.05
34Ohio$37,239$17.90
35Alabama$38,716$18.61
36Illinois$38,680$18.60
37Maryland$41,830$20.11
38Kansas$38,049$18.29
39Arkansas$38,638$18.58
40North Carolina$36,556$17.57
41Oregon$39,614$19.05
42New Jersey$40,007$19.23
43Pennsylvania$37,255$17.91
44New Hampshire$35,488$17.06
45South Carolina$35,185$16.92
46Connecticut$35,871$17.25
47Vermont$35,241$16.94
48Rhode Island$34,942$16.80
49Delaware$33,761$16.23
50Virginia$34,633$16.65
51District of Columbia$33,105$15.92

Highest paying cities for machines technicians

The highest-paying cities for machines technicians are Los Angeles, CA, Cedar City, UT, and Tempe, AZ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Los Angeles, CA$53,486$25.71
2Cedar City, UT$50,443$24.25
3Tempe, AZ$50,141$24.11
4Houston, TX$47,508$22.84
5Federal Way, WA$47,329$22.75
6Grand Junction, CO$45,667$21.96
7Sioux Falls, SD$43,983$21.15
8Springfield, MO$43,614$20.97
9Danvers, MA$43,466$20.90
10Orlando, FL$42,156$20.27
11Plymouth, MN$41,892$20.14
12Murfreesboro, TN$40,180$19.32
13Milwaukee, WI$40,007$19.23
14Statesboro, GA$39,252$18.87
15Macomb, MI$39,168$18.83
16Elk Grove Village, IL$38,844$18.68
17Allentown, PA$37,604$18.08
18Ames, IA$37,585$18.07
19Greenville, NC$36,602$17.60
20Cincinnati, OH$36,409$17.50

Machines technician salary details

A machines technician's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average machines technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a machines technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
Average$39,754$3,313$19
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14

Highest paying machines technician jobs

The highest paying types of machines technicians are mechanical technician, line mechanic, and plant technician.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Line Operator$34,520$2,877$16.60137,127
Line Mechanic$46,851$3,904$22.5281,088
Assembly Technician$34,952$2,913$16.8052,385
Slot Technician$36,261$3,022$17.4360,589
Equipment Technician$41,004$3,417$19.71127,258
Set Up Technician$36,486$3,040$17.5453,072

Top companies hiring machines technicians now:

  1. Ford Motor jobs (16)
  2. Shearer's Foods jobs (32)
  3. American Axle & Manufacturing jobs (17)
  4. P&G jobs (16)
  5. Eaton jobs (18)

Which companies pay machines technicians the most?

Machines technician salaries at ABB and Church & Dwight Co. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average machines technician salary at companies like Volvo Trucks and Amphenol are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1ABB$50,300$24.18
2Church & Dwight Co.$49,346$23.72
3Volvo Trucks$47,514$22.84
4Amphenol$46,337$22.28
5Fortune Brands Home & Security$46,031$22.13
6Cummins$45,654$21.95
7Siemens$44,110$21.21
8Shearer's Foods$43,919$21.11
9PPG$43,532$20.93
10Air Products$43,299$20.82
11ADM$43,070$20.71
12Nordson$42,917$20.63
13Northrop Grumman$42,908$20.63
14Perdue Farms$42,427$20.40
15Meritor$42,287$20.33
16Waste Connections$42,204$20.29
17Lucid Motors$41,813$20.10
18Fla-Vor-Ice$41,728$20.06
19MEAA$41,614$20.01
20Amcor$41,572$19.99

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$41,000$40,400$39,800$39,200$38,600$38,000
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Machines technician salary trends

The average machines technician salary has risen by $6,605 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average machines technician earned $33,149 annually, but today, they earn $39,754 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for machines technicians over the last decade.

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Average machines technician salary over time

Compare machines technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Machines technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$39,800$19.11+3.4%
2024$38,400$18.46+2.3%
2023$37,500$18.03+1.9%
2022$36,800$17.69+2.6%
2021$35,800$17.24+0.7%

Recently added machines technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Blue OriginAdditive Manufacturing Machine Technician (2ND Shift)Seattle, WA06/30/2025$50,130
GAF Buildings Materials Corp. of AmericaTPO Machine TechnicianGainesville, TX06/29/2025$65,615
GAF Buildings Materials Corp. of AmericaMachine TechnicianNew Columbia, PA06/29/2025$61,170
SmartcaresolutionsCoffee and Espresso Machine TechnicianSeattle, WA06/29/2025$50,088
AerotekMachine TechnicianMinneapolis, MN06/28/2025$51,090
LitehouseMachine Technician (Operator)Danville, VA06/28/2025$39,778
Rexel USAMachining TechnicianSanta Clara, CA06/28/2025$48,001
SmithfieldfoodsLead Machine Technician/Working ForemanSpringfield, MA06/28/2025$58,039
GAFTPO Machine TechnicianGainesville, TX06/28/2025$65,615
RexelMachining TechnicianSanta Clara, CA06/28/2025$48,001

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