New York Public Authorities / Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Machinist

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Machinist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

490 employees hold this title in Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $99,252, above the department median of $98,569.

Employees: 490
Total payroll: $53.2M
Role median: $99,252
Agency median: $98,569
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$234,241+

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How total compensation varies among the 490 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York Public Authorities

Machinist is held in 3 New York Public Authorities departments. In Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the median of $99,252 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

New York State Thruway Authority

$59,326 · 2

Power Authority of the State of New York

$50,104 · 10

Median total compensation for the Machinist role in other New York Public Authoritiesdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Machinist beyond New York Public Authorities

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In New York Public Authorities, the median of $98,407 ranks #4 of 7. See Machinist across all of New York Public Authorities →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$155,762 · 51

$125,611 · 199

$117,001 · 131

$84,091 · 10

$23,342 · 7

Cook County, Illinois

$20,188 · 21

Median total compensation for comparable Machinistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ian Smith

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$163,835

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Maintenance
Base pay: $127,440
Overtime: $36,296
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,835
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Ian Smith is a Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Plant Equipment Maintenance. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $163,835.

Albert Velotta

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2020 total comp

$161,784

Sub-department: Truck Shop
Base pay: $82,368
Overtime: $77,765
Other pay: $1,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $80,671
Extra Pay: $1,551
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Albert Velotta holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Truck Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $161,784.

Robert Russo

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$161,445

Sub-department: Wheel Shop
Base pay: $125,595
Overtime: $35,750
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,445
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Robert Russo works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wheel Shop. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $161,445 in 2024.

Sani Sheikh

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$161,433

Sub-department: Diesel RCM
Base pay: $117,590
Overtime: $43,743
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,433
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $70,889
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Sani Sheikh holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Diesel Rcm. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $161,433.

Gregory Smith

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$160,983

Sub-department: Wheel Shop
Base pay: $125,366
Overtime: $35,517
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,983
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gregory Smith works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wheel Shop. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $160,983 in 2024.

Steven Walchak

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$160,904

Sub-department: Diesel RCM Mods PI
Base pay: $125,516
Overtime: $35,288
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,904
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Steven Walchak is a Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Diesel Rcm Mods Pi. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $160,904.

Derrick Ewell

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$160,560

Sub-department: New Haven Platform
Base pay: $121,606
Overtime: $38,370
Other pay: $584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,560
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $82,478
Extra Pay: $90
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $494
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Derrick Ewell is a Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within New Haven Platform. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $160,560.

Stephen Callari

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2021 total comp

$159,192

Sub-department: Plant Equipment Maintenance
Base pay: $96,550
Overtime: $62,542
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,192
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $84,136
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Stephen Callari works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Plant Equipment Maintenance. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $159,192 in 2021.

Joseph Amon

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$159,150

Sub-department: Truck Shop
Base pay: $117,411
Overtime: $41,638
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,150
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $70,889
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joseph Amon works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Truck Shop. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $159,150 in 2023.

Michael Portesy

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$158,628

Sub-department: Truck Shop
Base pay: $127,788
Overtime: $30,740
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,628
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Michael Portesy is a Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Truck Shop. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $158,628.

Jerry Vasata

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$158,513

Sub-department: Wsy
Base pay: $115,425
Overtime: $42,988
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,513
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jerry Vasata holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wsy. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,513.

Juan Velazquez

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$158,448

Sub-department: A
Base pay: $91,517
Overtime: $66,831
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,448
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Juan Velazquez holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within A. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $158,448.

Shawn Conrad

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$158,417

Sub-department: Brewster Yard
Base pay: $120,227
Overtime: $37,166
Other pay: $1,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,417
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $82,478
Extra Pay: $19
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,005
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Shawn Conrad holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Brewster Yard. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,417.

Thomas Dehner

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$158,252

Sub-department: Wheel Shop
Base pay: $124,668
Overtime: $33,484
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Dehner works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wheel Shop. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $158,252 in 2024.

George Alpi

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$158,027

Sub-department: Truck Shop
Base pay: $123,239
Overtime: $34,688
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,027
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

George Alpi holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Truck Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,027.

Andrew Krauss

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$157,032

Sub-department: Diesel RCM
Base pay: $118,756
Overtime: $38,176
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $79,750
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Andrew Krauss serves as a Machinist within Diesel Rcm. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $157,032.

Anthony Basile

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$156,064

Sub-department: Port Jefferson Diesel Ops
Base pay: $124,684
Overtime: $31,280
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,064
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Anthony Basile works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Port Jefferson Diesel Operations. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $156,064 in 2024.

Herman Bulnes Garcia

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$154,590

Sub-department: Truck Shop
Base pay: $114,920
Overtime: $39,570
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,590
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $70,889
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Herman Bulnes Garcia is a Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Truck Shop. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $154,590.

Ryan Caviola

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$154,551

Sub-department: Brewster Yard
Base pay: $119,438
Overtime: $34,661
Other pay: $452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,551
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $82,478
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $452
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Ryan Caviola works as a Machinist for Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Brewster Yard. Their status is full-time. Ryan earned $154,551 in 2024.

Chris Khelawan

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2018 total comp

$154,080

Sub-department: Truck Shop
Base pay: $82,856
Overtime: $71,124
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,080
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $80,671
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Chris Khelawan holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Truck Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2018, their total compensation was $154,080.

Thomas Boscia

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2023 total comp

$153,615

Sub-department: Diesel RCM
Base pay: $125,644
Overtime: $27,871
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,615
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: j

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Boscia holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Diesel Rcm. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,615.

Jeffery Hargrave

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2022 total comp

$153,082

Sub-department: Wheel Shop
Base pay: $90,730
Overtime: $61,571
Other pay: $782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,082
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Extra Pay: $682
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jeffery Hargrave holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wheel Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $153,082.

Philip Muller

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$152,826

Sub-department: Wheel Shop
Base pay: $122,372
Overtime: $30,354
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,826
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $88,611
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $100
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Philip Muller is a Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within Wheel Shop. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $152,826.

Aziz Aitsalah

Machinist/Metropolitan Transportation Authority

2024 total comp

$152,508

Sub-department: New Haven EMU Shop
Base pay: $118,752
Overtime: $33,171
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,508
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $82,478
Extra Pay: $49
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $536
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Aziz Aitsalah holds the role of Machinist at Metropolitan Transportation Authority within New Haven Emu Shop. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $152,508.