Machinists Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $50,710 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $62,940
Employed locally 580
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $50,710
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $62,940

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 87% Median Machinists salary is 13% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Wyoming $64,020
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,030
    Tool and Die Makers $63,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,600
    Bakers $32,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Saginaw, MI is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.07 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Saginaw, MI is 9.7% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.