What are the main factors that influence a Precision Machinist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Precision Machinist's salary?

A Precision Machinist's salary grows with experience: a Slot Technician I (0-1 years)earns $36,972, a Precision Machinist (1-3 years)earns $43,354, a Slot Technician III (3-5 years)earns $51,400, a Slot Technician Supervisor (5+ years)earns $68,845,

What are the highest paying states for a Precision Machinist?

Precision Machinist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Precision Machinist roles are District of Columbia $45,463, California $45,290, Massachusetts $44,686. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Precision Machinist roles make?

Salaries for Precision Machinist level roles vary by specialization: Precision Engineer: $94,380; Expert Machinist: $73,400; General Machinist IV: $73,370; Machinist IV: $73,364; Machinist III: $65,768.

Precision Machinist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Precision Machinist make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Precision Machinist in Rhode Island is $42,572 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,465
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,819 to $46,703
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,402

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Precision Machinist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,703	$3,892	$898	$22
Average	$42,572	$3,548	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$38,819	$3,235	$747	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Precision Machinist Salaries

A Precision 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 Do Precision 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 Precision Machinists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,463.
California: $45,290.
Massachusetts: $44,686.

District of Columbia $45,463 California $45,290 Massachusetts $44,686 Washington $44,522 New Jersey $44,506 Alaska $44,448 Connecticut $43,882 New York $43,652

Hawaii $42,917 Rhode Island $42,572 Maryland $42,338 Minnesota $42,018 Colorado $41,894 Illinois $41,853 Oregon $41,697 Delaware $41,582

New Hampshire $41,510 Virginia $41,348 Pennsylvania $40,876 Nevada $40,638 North Dakota $40,560 Michigan $40,437 Wisconsin $40,392 Vermont $40,301

Texas $40,051 Maine $40,034 Arizona $40,010 Ohio $39,981 Georgia $39,603 Indiana $39,414 Wyoming $39,377 Utah $39,320

Iowa $39,295 Kansas $39,098 Louisiana $39,041 North Carolina $39,020 Missouri $39,012 Florida $38,852 Montana $38,766 Nebraska $38,683

Kentucky $38,638 South Carolina $38,474 Tennessee $38,371 Idaho $38,330 New Mexico $38,031 Oklahoma $37,965 Alabama $37,723 South Dakota $37,316

Arkansas $37,094 West Virginia $36,975 Mississippi $36,618

Top Paying Cities for Precision 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:

Adamsville: $43,104
Albion: $42,740
Ashaway: $43,022

Adamsville, RI $43,104 Albion, RI $42,740 Ashaway, RI $43,022 Barrington, RI $42,627 Block Island, RI $42,865 Bradford, RI $42,996 Bristol, RI $42,792 Carolina, RI $42,925

Charlestown, RI $42,941 Chepachet, RI $42,856 Clayville, RI $42,736 Coventry, RI $42,738 West Greenwich, RI $42,856 East Greenwich, RI $42,709 Exeter, RI $42,844 Fiskeville, RI $42,626

Forestdale, RI $42,955 Foster, RI $42,833 Glendale, RI $42,958 Greene, RI $42,889 Greenville, RI $42,643 Harmony, RI $42,698 Harrisville, RI $42,940 Hope, RI $42,653

Hope Valley, RI $42,984 Hopkinton, RI $43,041 Jamestown, RI $42,897 Kenyon, RI $42,920 Little Compton, RI $43,097 Manville, RI $42,796 Mapleville, RI $42,864 Newport, RI $42,941

Middletown, RI $42,959 North Kingstown, RI $42,783 North Scituate, RI $42,698 Oakland, RI $42,910 Pascoag, RI $42,968 Pawtucket, RI $42,564 Central Falls, RI $42,583 Cumberland, RI $42,824

Lincoln, RI $42,625 Portsmouth, RI $42,936 Prudence Island, RI $42,848 Rockville, RI $43,035 Saunderstown, RI $42,872 Shannock, RI $42,922 Slatersville, RI $42,955 Slocum, RI $42,870

Tiverton, RI $43,067 Wakefield, RI $42,908 Kingston, RI $42,892 Narragansett, RI $42,920 Peace Dale, RI $42,903 Warren, RI $42,737 Warwick, RI $42,618 Westerly, RI $43,033

West Kingston, RI $42,905 West Warwick, RI $42,670 Wood River Junction, RI $42,966 Woonsocket, RI $42,957 North Smithfield, RI $42,860 Wyoming, RI $42,922 Providence, RI $42,551 Cranston, RI $42,557

North Providence, RI $42,562 East Providence, RI $42,554 Riverside, RI $42,568 Rumford, RI $42,562 Smithfield, RI $42,648 Johnston, RI $42,576

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

Understanding how a Precision 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

$38,819

Average $42,572/year

$46,703

$3,235

Average $3,548/month

$3,892

$747

Average $819/week

$898

$19

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$46,703	$3,892	$898	$22
Average	$42,572	$3,548	$819	$20
25th Percentile	$38,819	$3,235	$747	$19

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