Machinists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,310 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $64,020
Employed locally 1,330
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $41,030
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $58,520
    90th
    $64,020

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Kansas is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.78 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Kansas is 15.7% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,030.