Machinists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $54,720 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $74,730
Employed locally 780
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $63,100
    90th
    $74,730

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $56,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,600
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $68,850
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,710
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lansing, MI is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lansing, MI is 2.5% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.