Machinists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Machinists in Missouri earn a median salary of $50,380 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 9,140 machinists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $43,840 to $62,160 depending on location.
$50,380
Avg median salary in Missouri
$62,160
Highest paying metro
$43,840
Lowest paying metro
9,140
Employed in Missouri
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Machinists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $62,160 | $51,320 | $64,300 | 100 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $60,850 | $55,800 | $79,730 | 5,640 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $54,380 | $45,740 | $62,260 | 1,380 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $51,680 | $43,560 | $61,300 | 70 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $48,960 | $44,450 | $49,930 | 360 |
| Central Missouri | $48,600 | $42,850 | $58,760 | 440 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,160 | $46,140 | $57,190 | 310 |
| Southeast Missouri | $47,440 | $42,540 | $57,950 | 200 |
| Columbia, MO | $47,410 | $47,400 | $61,150 | — |
| Jefferson City, MO | $46,410 | $39,170 | $59,300 | 40 |
| North Missouri | $44,670 | $43,020 | $50,000 | 490 |
| Southwest Missouri | $43,840 | $37,710 | $49,270 | 110 |