Machinists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,250 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $40,440
90th percentile $64,410
Employed locally 1,030
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,440
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $59,860
    90th
    $64,410

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,180
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwest Minnesota is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 10.5% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,440 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.