Machinists Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,990 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $37,210
90th percentile $70,030
Employed locally 550
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,210
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $57,440
    90th
    $70,030

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,990
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,740
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in West Central Illinois is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.59 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in West Central Illinois is 14.5% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,210 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.