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Best states for an outside machinist
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for outside machinists in the United States. Outside machinist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for outside machinists.Our research found that Wyoming is the best state for outside machinists, while Alaska and New Mexico are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Wyoming has a median salary of $53,569 and Alaska has the highest median salary among all 50 states for outside machinists.
In order to get you the best states for outside machinists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the South is best for outside machinists, and the Midwest is the worst. Bremerton, WA is the best city in the country for outside machinist jobs, where as Wyoming is the best state in the country.
10 best states for outside machinists in 2025
1. Wyoming
Total outside machinist jobs: 50 Average annual salary: $53,569 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 2.3
2. Minnesota
Total outside machinist jobs: 333 Average annual salary: $54,590 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
3. Oregon
Total outside machinist jobs: 210 Average annual salary: $49,424 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
4. Washington
Total outside machinist jobs: 219 Average annual salary: $54,935 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
5. Missouri
Total outside machinist jobs: 183 Average annual salary: $52,826 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
6. New Mexico
Total outside machinist jobs: 41 Average annual salary: $55,650 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
7. Iowa
Total outside machinist jobs: 148 Average annual salary: $45,519 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. North Dakota
Total outside machinist jobs: 32 Average annual salary: $47,201 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
9. Alaska
Total outside machinist jobs: 16 Average annual salary: $58,270 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 0.53
10. Illinois
Total outside machinist jobs: 411 Average annual salary: $46,408 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
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Detailed list of the best states for an outside machinist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $53,569 | $40,000 | 579,315 | 50 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $54,590 | $41,000 | 5,576,606 | 333 |
| 3 | Oregon | $49,424 | $36,000 | 4,142,776 | 210 |
| 4 | Washington | $54,935 | $41,000 | 7,405,743 | 219 |
| 5 | Missouri | $52,826 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 183 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $55,650 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 41 |
| 7 | Iowa | $45,519 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 148 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $47,201 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 32 |
| 9 | Alaska | $58,270 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 16 |
| 10 | Illinois | $46,408 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 411 |
| 11 | Michigan | $43,676 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 306 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $50,844 | $36,000 | 9,005,644 | 193 |
| 13 | California | $49,126 | $35,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,110 |
| 14 | Nevada | $48,198 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 43 |
| 15 | Montana | $43,503 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 64 |
| 16 | Texas | $43,958 | $31,000 | 28,304,596 | 753 |
| 17 | Vermont | $44,274 | $33,000 | 623,657 | 34 |
| 18 | Indiana | $42,715 | $31,000 | 6,666,818 | 246 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $43,812 | $31,000 | 3,588,184 | 189 |
| 20 | Alabama | $42,098 | $30,000 | 4,874,747 | 186 |
| 21 | Delaware | $47,704 | $34,000 | 961,939 | 14 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $43,653 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 335 |
| 23 | Kansas | $41,956 | $30,000 | 2,913,123 | 135 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $46,167 | $34,000 | 6,859,819 | 232 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $43,742 | $32,000 | 1,342,795 | 52 |
| 26 | Idaho | $42,613 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 58 |
| 27 | Maine | $41,219 | $31,000 | 1,335,907 | 70 |
| 28 | New York | $44,345 | $31,000 | 19,849,399 | 466 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $42,115 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 31 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $42,336 | $30,000 | 4,684,333 | 110 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $41,806 | $30,000 | 2,984,100 | 72 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $41,246 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 95 |
| 33 | Colorado | $44,164 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 170 |
| 34 | Utah | $42,522 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 86 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $39,591 | $28,000 | 6,715,984 | 246 |
| 36 | Virginia | $42,739 | $30,000 | 8,470,020 | 289 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $38,997 | $29,000 | 5,795,483 | 393 |
| 38 | Ohio | $38,360 | $27,000 | 11,658,609 | 599 |
| 39 | Maryland | $44,513 | $31,000 | 6,052,177 | 121 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $44,382 | $36,000 | 1,427,538 | 24 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $41,657 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 34 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $37,934 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 59 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $40,414 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 65 |
| 44 | Arizona | $40,535 | $29,000 | 7,016,270 | 186 |
| 45 | Florida | $39,101 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 593 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $36,970 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 165 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $37,160 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 221 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $43,052 | $30,000 | 693,972 | 16 |
| 49 | Georgia | $38,416 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 312 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $37,682 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 66 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $36,169 | $25,000 | 10,273,419 | 304 |
Highest paying states for outside machinists
| Rank | State | Avg. Outside Machinist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $53,569 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $54,590 |
| 3 | Oregon | $49,424 |
| 4 | Washington | $54,935 |
| 5 | Missouri | $52,826 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $55,650 |
| 7 | Iowa | $45,519 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $47,201 |
| 9 | Alaska | $58,270 |
| 10 | Illinois | $46,408 |
| 11 | Michigan | $43,676 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $50,844 |
| 13 | California | $49,126 |
| 14 | Nevada | $48,198 |
| 15 | Montana | $43,503 |
| 16 | Texas | $43,958 |
| 17 | Vermont | $44,274 |
| 18 | Indiana | $42,715 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $43,812 |
| 20 | Alabama | $42,098 |
| 21 | Delaware | $47,704 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $43,653 |
| 23 | Kansas | $41,956 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $46,167 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $43,742 |
| 26 | Idaho | $42,613 |
| 27 | Maine | $41,219 |
| 28 | New York | $44,345 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $42,115 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $42,336 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $41,806 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $41,246 |
| 33 | Colorado | $44,164 |
| 34 | Utah | $42,522 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $39,591 |
| 36 | Virginia | $42,739 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $38,997 |
| 38 | Ohio | $38,360 |
| 39 | Maryland | $44,513 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $44,382 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $41,657 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $37,934 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $40,414 |
| 44 | Arizona | $40,535 |
| 45 | Florida | $39,101 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $36,970 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $37,160 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $43,052 |
| 49 | Georgia | $38,416 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $37,682 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $36,169 |
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Updated January 8, 2025