What are the main factors that influence a Machine Builder's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Machine Builder's salary?

A Machine Builder's salary grows with experience: an Assembler I (0-1 years)earns $42,267, an Machine Builder (1-3 years)earns $47,320, an Assembler III (3-5 years)earns $52,637, an Assembler IV (5-7 years)earns $61,794, an Assembly Supervisor (7+ years)earns $65,152,

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Builder?

Machine Builder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Builder roles are District of Columbia $49,558, California $49,370, Massachusetts $48,713. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Builder roles make?

Salaries for Machine Builder level roles vary by specialization: Builder Contractor: $73,202; Model Builder: $71,990; Fixture Builder: $70,900; Jig Builder: $70,810; Boat Builder: $63,087.

Machine Builder Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Machine Builder make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Machine Builder in Rhode Island is $46,730 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Machine Builder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,148
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,744 to $50,613
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,116

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Machine Builder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,613	$4,218	$973	$24
Average	$46,730	$3,894	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$42,744	$3,562	$822	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Builder Salaries

A Machine Builder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Machine Builder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Builder's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,267
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,320
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,637
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,794
Expert (over 8 years): $65,152

Levels	Salary
Assembler... Level Machine Builder	$42,267
Machine B... Level Machine Builder	$47,320
Assembler... Level Machine Builder	$52,637
Assembler... Level Machine Builder	$61,794
Assembly ... Level Machine Builder	$65,152

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How Do Machine Builder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Machine Builders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,558.
California: $49,370.
Massachusetts: $48,713.

District of Columbia $49,558 California $49,370 Massachusetts $48,713 Washington $48,533 New Jersey $48,516 Alaska $48,453 Connecticut $47,835 New York $47,585

Hawaii $46,783 Rhode Island $46,407 Maryland $46,152 Minnesota $45,803 Colorado $45,669 Illinois $45,624 Oregon $45,454 Delaware $45,329

New Hampshire $45,250 Virginia $45,074 Pennsylvania $44,559 Nevada $44,299 North Dakota $44,214 Michigan $44,080 Wisconsin $44,031 Vermont $43,932

Texas $43,659 Maine $43,641 Arizona $43,614 Ohio $43,583 Georgia $43,171 Indiana $42,965 Wyoming $42,925 Utah $42,862

Iowa $42,835 Kansas $42,621 Louisiana $42,558 North Carolina $42,536 Missouri $42,527 Florida $42,352 Montana $42,258 Nebraska $42,169

Kentucky $42,119 South Carolina $41,940 Tennessee $41,828 Idaho $41,784 New Mexico $41,457 Oklahoma $41,385 Alabama $41,121 South Dakota $40,678

Arkansas $40,436 West Virginia $40,307 Mississippi $39,917

Top Paying Cities for Machine Builders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $47,168
Albion: $46,385
Ashaway: $47,347

Adamsville, RI $47,168 Albion, RI $46,385 Ashaway, RI $47,347 Barrington, RI $46,385 Block Island, RI $47,101 Bradford, RI $47,316 Bristol, RI $46,340 Carolina, RI $46,931

Charlestown, RI $46,980 Chepachet, RI $46,295 Clayville, RI $46,340 Coventry, RI $46,295 West Greenwich, RI $46,264 East Greenwich, RI $46,327 Exeter, RI $47,316 Fiskeville, RI $46,385

Forestdale, RI $46,340 Foster, RI $46,264 Glendale, RI $46,264 Greene, RI $46,783 Greenville, RI $46,385 Harmony, RI $46,372 Harrisville, RI $46,295 Hope, RI $46,385

Hope Valley, RI $47,347 Hopkinton, RI $47,361 Jamestown, RI $46,886 Kenyon, RI $47,303 Little Compton, RI $47,150 Manville, RI $46,385 Mapleville, RI $46,264 Newport, RI $46,895

Middletown, RI $47,092 North Kingstown, RI $46,251 North Scituate, RI $46,372 Oakland, RI $46,309 Pascoag, RI $46,282 Pawtucket, RI $46,385 Central Falls, RI $46,385 Cumberland, RI $46,385

Lincoln, RI $46,385 Portsmouth, RI $46,707 Prudence Island, RI $46,295 Rockville, RI $47,361 Saunderstown, RI $46,913 Shannock, RI $47,289 Slatersville, RI $46,340 Slocum, RI $46,913

Tiverton, RI $47,182 Wakefield, RI $46,864 Kingston, RI $46,873 Narragansett, RI $46,882 Peace Dale, RI $46,864 Warren, RI $46,372 Warwick, RI $46,385 Westerly, RI $47,374

West Kingston, RI $46,900 West Warwick, RI $46,385 Wood River Junction, RI $47,316 Woonsocket, RI $46,340 North Smithfield, RI $46,372 Wyoming, RI $47,303 Providence, RI $46,385 Cranston, RI $46,385

North Providence, RI $46,385 East Providence, RI $46,385 Riverside, RI $46,385 Rumford, RI $46,385 Smithfield, RI $46,385 Johnston, RI $46,385

Machine Builder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Builder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$42,744

Average $46,730/year

$50,613

$3,562

Average $3,894/month

$4,218

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Average $899/week

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$21

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,613	$4,218	$973	$24
Average	$46,730	$3,894	$899	$22
25th Percentile	$42,744	$3,562	$822	$21

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