Machinists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $60,720 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $80,530
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $52,170
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $71,330
    90th
    $80,530

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Grand Island, NE $65,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,000
    Portland-South Portland, ME $63,150
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,110
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,230
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bismarck, ND is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.92 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bismarck, ND is 8.1% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,170.