Machinists Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $49,260 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.68
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $49,260
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $64,110

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 79% Median Machinists salary is 21% 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 Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,360
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,250
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,240
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $71,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Kokomo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Kokomo, IN is $23.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

    Is Kokomo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Kokomo, IN is 12.3% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.