Machinists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,190 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $70,620
Employed locally 650
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $64,930
    90th
    $70,620

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$40,750
    Food Batchmakers$34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southeast Minnesota is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.9% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.