Machinists salary
in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Middle 50%
- $51,100–$76,540
- vs U.S. median
- +9%
- Metro rank
- #17 of 266
Machinists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro earn a median of $64,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,680 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $58,750 and 4% above the CT statewide median of $62,130. It ranks #17 of 266 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,680 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Machinists pay in other CT metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $63,100 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $60,600 |
| New Haven, CT | $59,780 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $58,540 |
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Questions
What is the average Machinists salary in Hartford?
The BLS median is $64,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,680 jobs pay between $51,100 and $76,540. The 10th percentile is $44,220 and the 90th is $85,380.
Is Hartford a high-paying metro for Machinists?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $58,750 and 4% above the CT statewide median of $62,130. It ranks #17 of 266 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Machinists make an hour in Hartford?
About $30.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $64,320 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.57–$36.80 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.