What are the main factors that influence an Outside Machinist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Outside Machinist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Outside Machinist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Outside Machinist's salary?

An Outside Machinist's salary grows with experience: a Machinist I (0-1 years)earns $47,230, a Outside Machinist (1-3 years)earns $60,227, a Machinist III (3-5 years)earns $67,556, a Machinist IV (5-7 years)earns $75,358, a Machine Shop Production Supervisor I (7+ years)earns $67,490,

What are the highest paying states for an Outside Machinist?

Outside Machinist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Outside Machinist roles are District of Columbia $64,393, California $64,148, Massachusetts $63,294. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Outside Machinist roles make?

Salaries for Outside Machinist level roles vary by specialization: Expert Machinist: $73,400; Machinist IV: $73,364; Senior Machinist: $65,770; Machinist III: $65,768; Machinist - Experienced: $58,690.

Outside Machinist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Outside Machinist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outside Machinist in Delaware is $58,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,304
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,513 to $64,868
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,702

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Outside Machinist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,868	$5,406	$1,247	$31
Average	$58,897	$4,908	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$52,513	$4,376	$1,010	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Outside Machinist Salaries

An Outside Machinist'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 Outside Machinist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outside Machinist'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): $47,230
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,227
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,556
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,358
Expert (over 8 years): $67,490

Levels	Salary
Machinist... Level Outside Machinist	$47,230
Outside M... Level Outside Machinist	$60,227
Machinist... Level Outside Machinist	$67,556
Machinist... Level Outside Machinist	$75,358
Machine S... Level Outside Machinist	$67,490

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How Do Outside Machinist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Outside Machinists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,393.
California: $64,148.
Massachusetts: $63,294.

District of Columbia $64,393 California $64,148 Massachusetts $63,294 Washington $63,061 New Jersey $63,038 Alaska $62,956 Connecticut $62,154 New York $61,828

Hawaii $60,787 Rhode Island $60,298 Maryland $59,967 Minnesota $59,513 Colorado $59,339 Illinois $59,281 Oregon $59,060 Delaware $58,897

New Hampshire $58,794 Virginia $58,565 Pennsylvania $57,896 Nevada $57,559 North Dakota $57,449 Michigan $57,274 Wisconsin $57,210 Vermont $57,082

Texas $56,728 Maine $56,704 Arizona $56,669 Ohio $56,629 Georgia $56,094 Indiana $55,826 Wyoming $55,774 Utah $55,692

Iowa $55,657 Kansas $55,378 Louisiana $55,297 North Carolina $55,268 Missouri $55,256 Florida $55,029 Montana $54,907 Nebraska $54,791

Kentucky $54,727 South Carolina $54,494 Tennessee $54,349 Idaho $54,291 New Mexico $53,866 Oklahoma $53,773 Alabama $53,430 South Dakota $52,854

Arkansas $52,540 West Virginia $52,371 Mississippi $51,865

Top Paying Cities for Outside Machinists

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:

Lincoln: $58,632
Little Creek: $59,061
Magnolia: $58,976

Lincoln, DE $58,632 Little Creek, DE $59,061 Magnolia, DE $58,976 Milford, DE $58,780 Marydel, DE $58,877 Millsboro, DE $58,386 Millville, DE $58,476 Milton, DE $58,577

Nassau, DE $58,619 Ocean View, DE $58,466 Rehoboth Beach, DE $58,578 Seaford, DE $58,611 Selbyville, DE $58,369 Smyrna, DE $59,102 Viola, DE $58,829 Woodside, DE $58,988

Bear, DE $58,851 Newark, DE $58,829 Claymont, DE $58,950 Delaware City, DE $58,888 Hockessin, DE $58,824 Kirkwood, DE $58,877 Middletown, DE $58,900 Montchanin, DE $58,837

New Castle, DE $58,846 Odessa, DE $58,929 Port Penn, DE $58,968 Rockland, DE $58,843 Saint Georges, DE $58,881 Townsend, DE $58,972 Winterthur, DE $58,850 Lewes, DE $58,600

Wilmington, DE $58,827 Dover, DE $59,061 Dover Afb, DE $58,750 Bethany Beach, DE $58,404 Bethel, DE $58,465 Bridgeville, DE $58,603 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,894 Cheswold, DE $59,042

Clayton, DE $59,043 Dagsboro, DE $58,363 Delmar, DE $58,270 Ellendale, DE $58,447 Felton, DE $58,776 Fenwick Island, DE $58,376 Frankford, DE $58,275 Frederica, DE $58,834

Georgetown, DE $58,341 Greenwood, DE $58,612 Harbeson, DE $58,404 Harrington, DE $58,701 Hartly, DE $58,884 Houston, DE $58,618 Kenton, DE $59,046 Laurel, DE $58,307

Yorklyn, DE $58,842

Outside Machinist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Outside Machinist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Outside Machinist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Outside Machinist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Outside Machinist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$70,676	$34.0	20%
Financial Services	$67,731	$33.0	15%
Internet	$67,731	$33.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$65,964	$32.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$64,786	$31.0	10%

Outside Machinist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outside Machinist'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 August 01, 2026

$52,513

Average $58,897/year

$64,868

$4,376

Average $4,908/month

$5,406

$1,010

Average $1,133/week

$1,247

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,868	$5,406	$1,247	$31
Average	$58,897	$4,908	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$52,513	$4,376	$1,010	$25

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