verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Machinist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$52,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.17/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
20,350
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,419 #47 of 51

Machinist pay in Michigan, explained

Machinists in Michigan earn a median of $52,360 per year ($25.17 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $38,370, while the most experienced machinists reach about $75,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $52,360 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $52,360 is worth about $54,419 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #47 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,370
$18.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,360
$25.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,330
$36.22/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $52,360 $54,419
Wisconsin $59,110 $62,819 −$6,750
Ohio $57,940 $62,453 −$5,580
Indiana $57,800 $61,931 −$5,440

Machinist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Michigan?

Machinists in Michigan earn a median of $52,360 per year ($25.17 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Michigan pay machinists well?

At $52,360, Michigan pays 11% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 20,350 work in the state.

Machinist salary in other states

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