Machinists Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,010 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $37,190
90th percentile $62,660
Employed locally 1,230
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,190
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $55,010
    90th
    $62,660

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,490
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,330
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southern Indiana is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southern Indiana is 16.3% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,190 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.