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Machinist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$27.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,844/year ($3,904/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Machinist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Machinist salary of $57,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,844 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,751 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,419 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,746 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,844 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,904 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Machinist salary in Rhode Island is $57,760 per year ($27.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,320 and $71,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $57,760, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $46,844 per year ($3,904 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 860 Machinist jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.