Machinists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $46,410 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $72,640
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $39,170
    50th (median)
    $46,410
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $72,640

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 64% Median Machinists salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $64,400
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,200
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $62,440

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Jefferson City, MO is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Jefferson City, MO is 17.3% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,170.