Machinists Salary in Mid Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,850 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $59,620
Employed locally 1,420
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $40,850
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $59,620

    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

    Related occupations in Mid Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,420
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Mid Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Mid Michigan is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

    Is Mid Michigan above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Mid Michigan is 27.2% 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 Mid Michigan?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Mid Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.