Machinists Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $51,260 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 180
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $51,260
    75th
    $59,570
    90th
    $72,800

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 85% Median Machinists salary is 15% 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 Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,460
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bay City, MI is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.89 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bay City, MI is 8.7% below 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.