Machinists Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $43,790 -22% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $26,860
90th percentile $62,750
Employed locally 220
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,860
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $43,790
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $62,750

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% 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
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Washington $64,510

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,300
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,250
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Muncie?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Muncie, IN is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.32 or more per hour.

    Is Muncie above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Muncie, IN is 22% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $26,860 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.