Machinists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $53,580 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $41,410
90th percentile $66,780
Employed locally 250
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,410
    25th
    $47,890
    50th (median)
    $53,580
    75th
    $62,360
    90th
    $66,780

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,970
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $61,290
    Virginia $60,920

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $51,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,410 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,890.