Machinist Salary in Utah (2026)
$29.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,661/year ($4,055/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,810 Machinist jobs in Utah (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Machinist salary of $61,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,661 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,174 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,688 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,758 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,661 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Utah?
- The median Machinist salary in Utah is $61,280 per year ($29.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,920 and $74,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Utah?
- On the median salary of $61,280, a single filer in Utah takes home about $48,661 per year ($4,055 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 3,810 Machinist jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.