Machinists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $60,330 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $77,410
Employed locally 160
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $51,200
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $69,100
    90th
    $77,410

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 81% Median Machinists salary is 19% 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. Cloud, MN $60,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,470
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,820
    Rochester, MN $59,630
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,890
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,540

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,290
    Printing Press Operators $46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Mankato, MN is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Mankato, MN is 7.4% above 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,200.