Machinists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $47,440 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $62,040
Employed locally 200
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $42,540
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $62,040

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,590
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,350
    Sewing Machine Operators $27,650
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southeast Missouri is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southeast Missouri is 15.5% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,540.