Machinists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $47,910 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $61,890
Employed locally 280
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $42,050
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $57,750
    90th
    $61,890

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 62% Median Machinists salary is 38% 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
    Monroe, MI $64,390
    Wyoming $64,020
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,380

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,840
    Bakers $38,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,230
    Production Workers, All Other $38,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Traverse City, MI is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Traverse City, MI is 14.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,050.