Machinist salary in Arizona
Median $29.37 an hour for 4,330 machinists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Machinist pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 18th of 51 states for median machinist pay, and 29th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.17). 4,330 machinists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $19.37 – $23.51 | $40,290 – $48,890 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.51 – $31.95 | $48,890 – $66,460 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $31.95 – $36.83 | $66,460 – $76,610 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Machinist pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $20.31 | $34.43 | $39.60 | 50 | 17% above |
| Phoenix | $19.62 | $29.46 | $36.58 | 3,230 | about the same as |
| Yuma | $17.80 | $27.80 | $38.00 | 60 | 5% below |
| Tucson | $18.37 | $26.78 | $35.71 | 590 | 9% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $18.07 | $24.00 | $35.92 | 70 | 18% below |
| Prescott Valley | $18.28 | $23.66 | $31.24 | 160 | 19% below |
Machinist wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.54 | $30.03 | $14.30 | 5,460 |
| 2000 | $15.25 | $28.51 | $14.78 | 4,930 |
| 2001 | $15.43 | $28.05 | $15.43 | 4,860 |
| 2002 | $15.65 | $28.01 | $15.66 | 4,280 |
| 2003 | $15.43 | $27.00 | $15.91 | 4,040 |
| 2004 | $15.88 | $27.06 | $16.33 | 4,090 |
| 2005 | $16.60 | $27.36 | $16.51 | 4,020 |
| 2006 | $16.79 | $26.81 | $16.71 | 4,120 |
| 2007 | $16.98 | $26.37 | $16.94 | 4,530 |
| 2008 | $17.06 | $25.51 | $17.41 | 5,270 |
| 2009 | $18.69 | $28.05 | $18.10 | 5,870 |
| 2010 | $19.02 | $28.08 | $18.52 | 5,850 |
| 2011 | $20.28 | $29.03 | $18.86 | 4,980 |
| 2012 | $20.21 | $28.34 | $18.99 | 4,450 |
| 2013 | $20.14 | $27.83 | $19.03 | 4,830 |
| 2014 | $19.72 | $26.82 | $19.22 | 5,300 |
| 2015 | $18.85 | $25.60 | $19.49 | 5,820 |
| 2016 | $20.25 | $27.16 | $20.05 | 5,910 |
| 2017 | $20.80 | $27.32 | $20.48 | 5,380 |
| 2018 | $22.39 | $28.71 | $20.97 | 4,180 |
| 2019 | $22.60 | $28.46 | $21.36 | 3,910 |
| 2020 | $23.22 | $28.88 | $22.04 | 4,300 |
| 2021 | $23.11 | $27.46 | $22.95 | 5,570 |
| 2022 | $24.35 | $26.79 | $23.32 | 5,310 |
| 2023 | $24.87 | $26.28 | $24.44 | 5,320 |
| 2024 | $28.38 | $29.13 | $27.00 | 5,280 |
| 2025 | $29.37 | $29.37 | $28.24 | 4,330 |
In today's dollars, the median machinist wage in Arizona changed by +14.7% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do machinists make in Arizona?
The median machinist in Arizona earned $29.37 an hour ($61,080 a year) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $28.24. The middle half earn $23.51–$31.95; the top 10% earn more than $36.83.
Where does Arizona rank for machinist pay?
Arizona ranks 18th of 51 states for machinist pay, with a median of $29.37 an hour, and 29th after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union machinist rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a machinist classification for most Arizona counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many machinists work in Arizona?
BLS counted 4,330 machinists in Arizona in May 2025, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.72; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 51-4041.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.