Machinist market brief · Seattle, WA
Machinist Jobs in Seattle, WA
36 machinist openings are live in the Seattle, WA area from 23 employers, led by Pioneer Human Services, Jamco, and Vaupell. That is up 177% from 13 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $47,840–$63,086 a year (median $58,406), from the 92% of listings that disclose pay. Apprentice roles are the largest group, at 42% of openings.
Data updated Oct 2, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 36
- Live machinist openings currently tracked in the Seattle market.
Companies hiring
- 23
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 177%
- 13 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $58,406
- 92% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Seattle's machinist market is led by apprentice openings, with 15 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
36
Prior window
13
Salary coverage
92%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Established employers
16
6 companies · $63,086 median
Startups & growing teams
16
13 companies · $50,440 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$47,840
P50
$58,406
P75
$63,086
P90
$79,942
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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- Open live machinist listings in Seattle
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare machinist opportunities in Seattle, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 36 live roles tracked in this market.
- 23 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.
A practical market plan for Machinist in Seattle
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
36 machinist openings across 23 employers establish the current Seattle opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Apprentice leads the derived level mix with 15 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Pioneer Human Services is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 23 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 36 matches
Representative openings
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Machinist jobs in Seattle: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many machinist jobs are open in Seattle?
Metaintro tracks 36 live machinist openings from 23 employers in the Seattle, WA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for machinist jobs changing in Seattle?
Openings rose 177%, from 13 in the prior 30 days to 36 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do machinist jobs in Seattle pay?
The median posted salary is $58,406 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $47,840 to $63,086. Based on the 92% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most machinist openings in Seattle?
Apprentice roles lead with 15 openings. Experience level is known for 75% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for machinist jobs in Seattle?
Pioneer Human Services, Jamco, Vaupell, and Crafted Staff have the most open machinist roles here right now, out of 23 hiring employers.
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