Machinists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $60,970 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $40,710
90th percentile $72,940
Employed locally 380
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,710
    25th
    $47,120
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $72,940
    90th
    $72,940

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 70% Median Machinists salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Wyoming $64,020
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,060
    Bakers $37,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Ann Arbor, MI is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.05 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 8.6% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,710 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,120.