How much does a Machinist make in Tacoma, WA? The average Machinist salary in Tacoma, WA is $62,859 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $55,687 and $71,134. 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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When you visit the. Disneyland. Resort®, are you the one in your group looking at how things work. Are you an industrial-maintenance mechanic - and do you enj
- 70 days ago
Packaging Corporation of America - INTERNATIONAL FALLS , MN
As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in
- 111 days ago
Northrop Grumman - CORINNE , UT
Requisition ID: R10175594 * Category: Manufacturing and Production * Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America * Clearance Type: None * Telecommute: No
- 67 days ago
Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Overview i3 is seeking a Machinist to support the Material Science and Engineering Division of Propulsion and Structures Technology. This position is located in
- 67 days ago
Northrop Grumman - PLYMOUTH , MN
Requisition ID: R10175446 * Category: Technical Support * Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America * Clearance Type: None * Telecommute: No- Tele
- 67 days ago
The Machinist shall manufacture mechanical prototypes and engineering models from sketches and conversations with Engineers and Technicians. The machinist shall
- 67 days ago

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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 in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Machinist ranges from $55,687 to $71,134 with the average base salary of $62,859. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,487 to $72,558 with the average total cash compensation of $63,897.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Machinist: Assembly, Machining

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