Machinists Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Machinists in Minnesota earn a median salary of $57,527 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.5% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 14,940 machinists are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $50,250 to $60,510 depending on location.
$57,527
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$60,510
Highest paying metro
$50,250
Lowest paying metro
14,940
Employed in Minnesota
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Machinists salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,510 | $51,930 | $70,480 | 510 |
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $60,470 | $49,640 | $66,310 | 11,340 |
| Mankato, MN | $60,330 | $51,200 | $69,100 | 160 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $59,820 | $49,220 | $70,430 | 200 |
| Rochester, MN | $59,630 | $47,600 | $62,330 | 410 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $59,260 | $48,720 | $62,430 | 120 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $57,190 | $47,030 | $64,930 | 650 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $50,280 | $43,800 | $62,140 | 520 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $50,250 | $45,550 | $59,860 | 1,030 |