Machinist salary in Arizona
See how much machinists earn in Arizona, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$50,000
Median hourly
$24
Employment
5,500
Comparison to national average
National median
$52,000
Arizona median
$50,000
Difference
-4%
What that salary is really worth in Arizona
Arizona's cost of living is 102 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 2% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 108 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$50,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$49,020
vs national median
−$2,980
Adjusted for local prices, a machinist in Arizona has the buying power of roughly $49,020 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
2.5% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa
Machinist pay in other states
Related careers in Arizona
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Arizona. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.