Machinists Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $48,310 -14% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $62,030
Employed locally 550
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $39,790
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $58,160
    90th
    $62,030

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Wyoming $64,020
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,330
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $39,620
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,100
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Jackson, MI is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Jackson, MI is 14% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,790.