Machinists Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $46,800 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 570
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $46,800
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $61,610

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Wyoming $64,020
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,820
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,480
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Muskegon, MI is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Muskegon, MI is 16.7% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.