Machinists Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $53,950 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.94
10th percentile $41,410
90th percentile $67,120
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,410
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $53,950
    75th
    $59,820
    90th
    $67,120

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 86% Median Machinists salary is 14% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $72,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,040
    Food Batchmakers $57,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $59,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Decatur, IL is $25.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Decatur, IL is 3.9% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,410 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.