Machinists Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,430 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $65,510
Employed locally 750
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $59,220
    90th
    $65,510

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Central Indiana is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.92 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Central Indiana is 13.7% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.