Machinists Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,750 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $77,040
Employed locally 2,450
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $58,750
    75th
    $67,090
    90th
    $77,040

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,890
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northern Indiana is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northern Indiana is 4.6% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.