Machinists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $56,690 +1% vs national
Median hourly $27.26
10th percentile $46,960
90th percentile $87,050
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,960
    25th
    $48,140
    50th (median)
    $56,690
    75th
    $71,940
    90th
    $87,050

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 88% Median Machinists salary is 12% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,340

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,660
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,670
    Production Workers, All Other$47,440
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Champaign, IL is $27.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.98 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Champaign, IL is 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,960 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,140.