Machinists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $59,630 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $76,250
Employed locally 410
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $62,330
    90th
    $76,250

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% 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
    St. Cloud, MN $60,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,470
    Mankato, MN $60,330
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,820
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,890
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,540

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,200
    Production Workers, All Other $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,780
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Rochester, MN is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.26 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Rochester, MN is 6.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.