Machinists, Hartford
$64,320
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT. Middle half of wages roughly $51,100 to $76,540.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +9.5%
- US median
- $58,750
- Metro RPP
- 102.7
- Middle half
- $51,100 to $76,540
- OEWS employment
- 2,680
- SOC
- 51-4041
Machinists in Hartford pay a median $64,320 (May 2025), 9.5% above the US median of $58,750. At local prices (RPP 102.7), that median buys about what $62,629 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$64,320 in Hartford buys about what $62,629 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 102.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 110.2 vs all-items 102.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Machinists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $64,320 | $51,100 to $76,540 | 102.7 |
| Philadelphia | $61,280 | $49,270 to $72,810 | 102.6 |
| 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 Hartford?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Machinists in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT is $64,320.
- How does Hartford pay compare to the US median for Machinists?
- Local median pay is 9.5% above the national OEWS median of $58,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Hartford is 102.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $64,320 has about the same purchasing power as $62,629 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.