Machinists Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,310 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $76,450
Employed locally 210
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $53,310
    75th
    $62,710
    90th
    $76,450

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,970
    Production Workers, All Other $35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in South Illinois is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in South Illinois is 5.1% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.