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Machinists Salary in the Industry of Testing Laboratories

The salary statistics and trend of machinists in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare machinists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$28,720
25th Percentile Wage
$34,190
50th Percentile Wage
$41,790
75th Percentile Wage
$55,000
90th Percentile Wage
$65,100

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for machinists in the industry of testing laboratories. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) machinists is $65,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent machinists is $28,720.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2016)

The following table and chart show the trend of the median salary of machinists in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
201641,790-4.00%6.82%
201543,4601.82%-
201442,670-0.49%-
201342,8809.19%-
201238,940--

Table 2. Average Hourly Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Hourly Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$13.81
25th Percentile Wage
$16.44
50th Percentile Wage
$20.09
75th Percentile Wage
$26.44
90th Percentile Wage
$31.30

Table 2 shows the average hourly salary for machinists in the industry of testing laboratories. The average hourly salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) machinists is $31.30. The median hourly salary is $20.09. The average hourly salary for the bottom 10 percent is $13.81.

Table 3. Compare Machinists Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of machinists in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of machinists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$54,090
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$53,940
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$49,700
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$48,060
Engineering Services
$47,980
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$46,970
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$43,360
Specialized Design Services
$42,820
Testing Laboratories
$41,790
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$36,620
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$29,340

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