Machinists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $54,020 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $69,180
Employed locally 490
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $45,050
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $69,180

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 90% Median Machinists salary is 10% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $63,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,130
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,500
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lafayette, IN is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lafayette, IN is 3.8% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,050.