The median annual wage for Machinists in Modesto, CA is $51,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,210.
Pay spans roughly $36,560 at the 10th percentile to $85,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.84 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as machinists in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $51,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,210 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.84 |
| 10th percentile | $36,560 |
| 90th percentile | $85,400 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.