The median annual wage for Machinists in New Jersey is $62,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,150.
Pay spans roughly $44,410 at the 10th percentile to $90,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.81 per hour. An estimated 3,530 people work as machinists in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $62,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.81 |
| 10th percentile | $44,410 |
| 90th percentile | $90,850 |
| Employment | 3,530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.