Machinists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $52,190 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $65,660
Employed locally 530
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $40,990
    50th (median)
    $52,190
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $65,660

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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 Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Kalamazoo, MI is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 7.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,990.