Machinists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $50,410 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $40,570
90th percentile $75,240
Employed locally 480
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,570
    25th
    $42,140
    50th (median)
    $50,410
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $75,240

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 71% Median Machinists salary is 29% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,340

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Peoria, IL is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Peoria, IL is 10.2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,570 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,140.