Machinists Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $49,130 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $65,450
Employed locally 1,160
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $42,230
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $65,450

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southern Michigan is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southern Michigan is 12.5% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,230.