Machinists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $47,640 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $39,950
90th percentile $67,820
Employed locally 4,730
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,950
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $47,640
    75th
    $61,550
    90th
    $67,820

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 62% Median Machinists salary is 38% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Washington $64,510

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Indianapolis, IN is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 15.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,950 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.