Machinists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $47,140 -16% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $35,160
90th percentile $61,560
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,160
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $61,560

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 69% Median Machinists salary is 31% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $62,160
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,970
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,540
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,270
    Jackson, MS $55,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $54,380

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Printing Press Operators $40,580
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,540
    Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lawrence, KS is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lawrence, KS is 16% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,160 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.