Machinists Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $48,600 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $62,080
Employed locally 440
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $42,850
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $58,760
    90th
    $62,080

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,000
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Central Missouri is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Central Missouri is 13.4% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,850.