Machinists, Bridgeport
$63,100
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. Middle half of wages roughly $50,870 to $78,990.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +7.4%
- US median
- $58,750
- Metro RPP
- 106.9
- Middle half
- $50,870 to $78,990
- OEWS employment
- 500
- SOC
- 51-4041
Machinists in Bridgeport pay a median $63,100 (May 2025), 7.4% above the US median of $58,750. At local prices (RPP 106.9), that median buys about what $59,027 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$63,100 in Bridgeport buys about what $59,027 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 106.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 150.5 vs all-items 106.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Machinists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $63,100 | $50,870 to $78,990 | 106.9 |
| Sacramento | $57,900 | $47,240 to $75,210 | 106.7 |
| San Francisco | $67,750 | $56,990 to $91,080 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $53,260 | $46,850 to $62,050 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Machinists in Bridgeport?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Machinists in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT is $63,100.
- How does Bridgeport pay compare to the US median for Machinists?
- Local median pay is 7.4% above the national OEWS median of $58,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Bridgeport is 106.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $63,100 has about the same purchasing power as $59,027 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.