The median annual wage for Machinists in Altoona, PA is $51,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,580.
Pay spans roughly $38,170 at the 10th percentile to $60,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.54 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as machinists in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $51,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.54 |
| 10th percentile | $38,170 |
| 90th percentile | $60,940 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.