Machinists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,860 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $62,280
Employed locally 720
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $39,180
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $60,900
    90th
    $62,280

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Food Batchmakers $38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwest Illinois is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwest Illinois is 16.5% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,180.