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Machinist Salary in Washington (2026)
$31.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,340/year ($4,612/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,880 Machinist jobs in Washington (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Machinist salary of $66,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $55,340 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $66,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,759 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,061 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,340 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,612 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Washington?
- The median Machinist salary in Washington is $66,160 per year ($31.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,760 and $80,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $66,160, a single filer in Washington takes home about $55,340 per year ($4,612 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,880 Machinist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.