Machinist Mate Salary in the United States

How much does a Machinist Mate make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machinist Mate in the United States is $43,293 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Machinist Mate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,511
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,783 to $48,118
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,588
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Machinist Mate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,118 $4,010 $925 $23
Average $43,293 $3,608 $833 $21
25th Percentile $39,783 $3,315 $765 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Machinist Mate Salaries

A Machinist Mate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Machinist Mate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machinist Mate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,809
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,024
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,014
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,309
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,421
Levels Salary
Banking O... Level Machinist Mate$39,809
Machinist... Level Machinist Mate$44,024
Banking O... Level Machinist Mate$49,014
Banking O... Level Machinist Mate$63,309
Banking O... Level Machinist Mate$72,421
$39,809 0 yr
$44,024 < 2 yrs
$49,014 2-4 yrs
$63,309 5-8 yrs
$72,421 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Machinist Mates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $54,605
  • San Francisco: $54,007
  • Oakland: $52,869

What Skills Can Increase a Machinist Mate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.31% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Debit Card (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): A Debit Card is a card issued by a bank allowing the holder to transfer money electronically to another bank account when making a purchase.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.31%
Business Development 2.62%
Debit Card 1.78%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Machinist Mate's salary.
  • Succession Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 99%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Sales Support: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Succession Planning
$86,153
99%
Program Management
$58,445
35%
Sales Support
$56,281
30%
Commercial Loans
$53,683
24%
Relationship Management
$53,250
23%
Presentation
$53,250
23%
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Machinist Mate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machinist Mate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Machinist Mate

Salaries for a Machinist Mate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $37,879 in 2023 to around $38,028 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Machinist Mate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Machinist Mate Over Time

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$37,879
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$38,248
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$38,028
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