Machinists Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,260 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $41,570
90th percentile $69,930
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,570
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $59,260
    75th
    $62,430
    90th
    $69,930

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,190
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$53,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,200
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northeast Minnesota is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.96 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northeast Minnesota is 5.5% above 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,570 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.