Machinists Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $48,160 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.15
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $64,470
Employed locally 310
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $48,160
    75th
    $57,190
    90th
    $64,470

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 78% Median Machinists salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $64,400
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,200
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $62,440

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,940
    Production Workers, All Other$37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Springfield, MO is $23.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Springfield, MO is 14.2% 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 $37,750 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.