Machinists Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $49,030 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $63,810
Employed locally 370
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $57,080
    90th
    $63,810

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 89% Median Machinists salary is 11% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Washington $64,510

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,280
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,270
    Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,290
    Printing Press Operators $49,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Terre Haute, IN is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.67 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Terre Haute, IN is 12.7% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.