Machinists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $47,570 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $34,860
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 1,510
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,860
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $78,450

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 69% Median Machinists salary is 31% 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
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $62,160
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,970
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,540
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,270
    Jackson, MS $55,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $54,380

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Wichita, KS is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.02 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Wichita, KS is 15.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,860 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.