Machinists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $50,180 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $78,060
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $65,470
    90th
    $78,060

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 67% Median Machinists salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,340

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,270
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,940
    Bakers $34,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Springfield, IL is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.25 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Springfield, IL is 10.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.