Machinists Salary in Racine, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $50,260 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $68,640
Employed locally 420
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $68,640

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 67% Median Machinists salary is 33% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,470
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,500
    Lewiston, ID-WA $59,120

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,710
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Racine?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Racine, WI is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

    Is Racine above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Racine, WI 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.