Machinists Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $48,160 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $63,040
Employed locally 520
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $48,160
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $63,040

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 76% Median Machinists salary is 24% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,440
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,230
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Niles, MI is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.43 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Niles, MI is 14.2% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.