Machinist A Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

How much does a Machinist A make in Boston, MA? The average Machinist A salary in Boston, MA is $55,683 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49,812 and $63,345. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What does a Machinist A do?

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Hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus.

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Performs other related responsibilities, as requested.

December 08, 2022

Performs machine operations (including reworking parts) such as cutting, shaping, deburring, forming, drilling, and reaming parts, where the materials, tooling, and sequence of operations have been pre‐planned and established.

January 07, 2023

Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

January 16, 2023

Sets up and runs production machines.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

March 29, 2023

Performs operations such as tapping, spot‐facing, chamfering, countersinking, and counterboring to close tolerances.

April 22, 2023

Makes necessary machine adjustments and reports improper functioning or cutting action for correction.

May 03, 2023

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Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machinist A in Boston, MA. The base salary for Machinist A ranges from $49,812 to $63,345 with the average base salary of $55,683. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,644 to $64,919 with the average total cash compensation of $56,777.

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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