Machinists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,280 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $69,590
Employed locally 520
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $43,800
    50th (median)
    $50,280
    75th
    $62,140
    90th
    $69,590

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,220
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43,760
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Minnesota is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 10.5% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,800.