Earnings

Median hourly wages nationally of machinists were $18.99 in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $11.70, while the top 10 percent earned more than $28.75.

Source:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2015 edition, Machinists and Tool and Die Makers.