Machinists salary
in Columbus, OH
Machinists in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $57,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,150 jobs (May 2025). It ranks #114 of 266 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,150 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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MACHINISTS PAY IN OTHER OH METROS
- Toledo, OHmedian $62,190
- North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)median $60,410
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHmedian $59,050
- Cleveland, OHmedian $58,240
- West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $57,940
- Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $57,420
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-INmedian $57,300
- Canton-Massillon, OHmedian $57,040
Questions
What is the average Machinists salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $57,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,150 jobs pay between $45,830 and $65,760. The 10th percentile is $38,850 and the 90th is $77,320.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.