Machinists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Machinists in Illinois earn a median salary of $53,952 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.9% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 15,220 machinists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $46,510 to $81,240 depending on location.
$53,952
Avg median salary in Illinois
$81,240
Highest paying metro
$46,510
Lowest paying metro
15,220
Employed in Illinois
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Machinists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $81,240 | $51,970 | $81,240 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $57,470 | $45,740 | $67,990 | 10,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,690 | $48,140 | $71,940 | 130 |
| Decatur, IL | $53,950 | $50,630 | $59,820 | 60 |
| South Illinois | $53,310 | $46,280 | $62,710 | 210 |
| Kankakee, IL | $52,880 | $45,740 | $69,730 | 150 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,410 | $42,140 | $60,570 | 480 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,180 | $38,910 | $65,470 | 50 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,930 | $40,290 | $62,710 | 1,730 |
| West Central Illinois | $47,990 | $39,780 | $57,440 | 550 |
| Northwest Illinois | $46,860 | $39,180 | $60,900 | 720 |
| East Central Illinois | $46,510 | $40,080 | $57,300 | 570 |