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The average salary for a machining manager is $92,047 annually, translating to about $44 per hour. This figure reflects the compensation for professionals responsible for managing machining processes, ensuring quality, and optimizing production schedules.
Experience plays a significant role in determining salary levels. Entry-level machining managers may start at lower salaries, while those with extensive experience can command higher pay.
Geographic location also influences salary ranges. States like California and Texas tend to offer higher salaries due to higher living costs and demand.
Machining managers are in demand across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. By exploring job listings on Zippia, candidates can find positions that match their skills and salary expectations. With the right qualifications and experience, a successful career in machining management awaits.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level machining manager | $90,800 | $43.63 |
| Mid-level machining manager | $115,000 | $55.19 |
| Senior-level machining manager | $116,000 | $55.92 |
The highest-paying states for machining managers are Wyoming, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The lowest average machining manager salary states are Arkansas, South Carolina, and Mississippi.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $127,396 | $61.25 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $115,291 | $55.43 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $117,165 | $56.33 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $105,862 | $50.90 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $109,707 | $52.74 |
| 6 | Indiana | $98,433 | $47.32 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $98,305 | $47.26 |
| 8 | Texas | $104,409 | $50.20 |
| 9 | California | $108,928 | $52.37 |
| 10 | Vermont | $104,840 | $50.40 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $108,343 | $52.09 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $98,536 | $47.37 |
| 13 | Maine | $106,693 | $51.29 |
| 14 | Ohio | $95,153 | $45.75 |
| 15 | Utah | $97,501 | $46.88 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $103,229 | $49.63 |
| 17 | Oregon | $98,116 | $47.17 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $101,034 | $48.57 |
| 19 | Washington | $98,543 | $47.38 |
| 20 | Maryland | $100,039 | $48.10 |
| 21 | Delaware | $96,856 | $46.57 |
| 22 | Nevada | $98,767 | $47.48 |
| 23 | Colorado | $99,516 | $47.84 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $97,613 | $46.93 |
| 25 | Alaska | $102,574 | $49.31 |
| 26 | New York | $97,979 | $47.11 |
| 27 | Iowa | $93,522 | $44.96 |
| 28 | Illinois | $95,719 | $46.02 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $98,539 | $47.37 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $90,938 | $43.72 |
| 31 | Michigan | $93,459 | $44.93 |
| 32 | Montana | $91,710 | $44.09 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $91,948 | $44.21 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $88,055 | $42.33 |
| 35 | Arizona | $91,355 | $43.92 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $90,603 | $43.56 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $90,213 | $43.37 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $91,860 | $44.16 |
| 39 | Alabama | $88,303 | $42.45 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $89,709 | $43.13 |
| 41 | Idaho | $90,571 | $43.54 |
| 42 | Virginia | $82,488 | $39.66 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $85,750 | $41.23 |
| 44 | Georgia | $86,927 | $41.79 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $85,392 | $41.05 |
| 46 | Kansas | $86,763 | $41.71 |
| 47 | Florida | $67,534 | $32.47 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $88,975 | $42.78 |
| 49 | Missouri | $89,477 | $43.02 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $84,243 | $40.50 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $65,176 | $31.33 |
The highest-paying cities for machining managers are Cambridge, MA, San Francisco, CA, and Manchester, CT.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge, MA | $115,247 | $55.41 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $114,767 | $55.18 |
| 3 | Manchester, CT | $106,068 | $50.99 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $105,728 | $50.83 |
| 5 | Mahwah, NJ | $103,686 | $49.85 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $99,359 | $47.77 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $98,757 | $47.48 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $98,002 | $47.12 |
| 9 | Beaverton, OR | $97,676 | $46.96 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $96,025 | $46.17 |
| 11 | Medina, OH | $96,009 | $46.16 |
| 12 | Ann Arbor, MI | $93,361 | $44.89 |
| 13 | Saint Charles, MO | $90,374 | $43.45 |
| 14 | Williamsport, PA | $88,208 | $42.41 |
| 15 | Tulsa, OK | $87,341 | $41.99 |
| 16 | Wichita, KS | $87,036 | $41.84 |
| 17 | Arlington, VA | $83,214 | $40.01 |
A machining manager's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $132,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $132,000 | $11,000 | $63 |
| 75th Percentile | $111,000 | $9,250 | $53 |
| Average | $92,047 | $7,671 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 10th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
The highest paying types of machining managers are lead person, section leader, and lead operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Team Leader | $55,160 | $4,597 | $26.52 | 179,669 |
| Operation Supervisor | $57,279 | $4,773 | $27.54 | 94,116 |
| Supervisor | $53,902 | $4,492 | $25.91 | 224,920 |
| Production Leader | $44,563 | $3,714 | $21.42 | 107,578 |
| Section Leader | $93,587 | $7,799 | $44.99 | 33,602 |
| Process Operator | $37,996 | $3,166 | $18.27 | 83,478 |
Top companies hiring machining managers now:
Machining manager salaries at Workday and Janssen are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average machining manager salary at companies like Zoox and Twitter are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workday | $133,162 | $64.02 |
| 2 | Janssen | $132,134 | $63.53 |
| 3 | Zoox | $131,811 | $63.37 |
| 4 | $129,193 | $62.11 | |
| 5 | Grainger | $120,283 | $57.83 |
| 6 | Amazon | $117,182 | $56.34 |
| 7 | Snap | $115,591 | $55.57 |
| 8 | FCA US LLC | $106,065 | $50.99 |
| 9 | The Walt Disney Company | $102,865 | $49.45 |
| 10 | UPS | $102,061 | $49.07 |
| 11 | Comcast | $96,124 | $46.21 |
| 12 | The Boring Company | $91,777 | $44.12 |
| 13 | Nexient | $89,963 | $43.25 |
| 14 | Northrop Grumman | $89,893 | $43.22 |
| 15 | WestRock | $88,707 | $42.65 |
| 16 | Flex Construction | $86,113 | $41.40 |
| 17 | LMI Aerospace | $85,237 | $40.98 |
| 18 | EverQuote | $85,001 | $40.87 |
| 19 | Robert Half | $84,491 | $40.62 |
| 20 | Light | $84,377 | $40.57 |
The average machining manager salary has risen by $13,444 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average machining manager earned $78,603 annually, but today, they earn $92,047 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for machining managers over the last decade.
Compare machining manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare machining manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,000 | $44.25 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $89,800 | $43.17 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $88,500 | $42.54 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $86,200 | $41.45 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $84,600 | $40.68 | +2.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connex | Manager of Machines & Equipment | Arlington, TX | 06/18/2025 | $80,000 |
| Solidcore | Manager of Machines & Equipment | Arlington, VA | 06/18/2025 | $80,000 |
| Metropolis | Manager, Machine Learning and Applied Science | Los Angeles, CA | 06/11/2025 | $190,000 |
| Metropolis | Manager, Machine Learning and Applied Science | Seattle, WA | 06/09/2025 | $190,000 |
| Lynden Door | Machining Laborer (Swing Shift) | Lynden, WA | 05/30/2025 | $45,392 |
| Anheuser-Busch | Manager, Innovation-Machine Development | Saint Louis, MO | 04/28/2025 | $100,000 |
| Tree Top Staffing | Machining Manager | Houston, TX | 04/28/2025 | $75,000 |
| Metropolis | Manager, Machine Learning and Applied Science | Los Angeles, CA | 04/28/2025 | $190,000 |
| Solidcore | Manager of Machines & Equipment | Arlington, VA | 04/28/2025 | $80,000 |
| Te Connectivity | Supv III Machining | Hampton, VA | 04/16/2025 | $86,700 |
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