How much does a machinist make in Decatur?
$56,980a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Decatur, IL metro area. That is $27.39 an hour or $4,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.39
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,960Median: $56,980Highest 10%: $64,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 75th | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 90th | $64,420 | $30.97 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| Paducah, KY | $60,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,340 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,910 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,680 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,160 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Decatur, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Decatur?
The median hourly pay in the Decatur, IL metro area is $27.39 ($56,980 a year).
Do machinists make more in Decatur than the national average?
No: $56,980 against $58,750 nationally, 3% less.
How does Decatur compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $58,520, so Decatur pays 3% less.
Where does Decatur rank for machinist pay?
183 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Decatur?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,420 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.