Machinists Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $60,510 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $72,310
Employed locally 510
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $51,930
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $70,480
    90th
    $72,310

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 80% Median Machinists salary is 20% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,470
    Mankato, MN $60,330
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,820
    Rochester, MN $59,630
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,890
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,540

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,160
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $44,650
    Food Batchmakers $40,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in St. Cloud, MN is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in St. Cloud, MN is 7.8% above 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,930.