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How much does a machinist make in Evansville?

$58,410a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,868 a month.

Hourly
$28.08
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
146 of 361
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,290Median: $58,410Highest 10%: $80,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,290$19.37
25th$46,370$22.29
Median$58,410$28.08
75th$76,740$36.89
90th$80,810$38.85

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Lafayette, IN$62,220
Columbus, IN$61,230
Louisville, KY$60,500
Chicago, IL$59,520
Cincinnati, OH$57,300
Terre Haute, IN$54,160
Fort Wayne, IN$53,770
South Bend, IN$51,990
Michigan City, IN$51,700
Indianapolis, IN$50,610
Elkhart, IN$49,910
Muncie, IN$48,360
Bloomington, IN$47,850
Kokomo, IN$45,200
Machinist salary in Indiana Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Evansville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,720
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$63,120
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,870
Molding$61,160
Tool and Die Maker$60,890
Crushing$59,290
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,050
Welder$50,960
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$49,970
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$48,800
Salaries for every job in Evansville, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Evansville?

The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $28.08 ($58,410 a year).

Do machinists make more in Evansville than the national average?

No: $58,410 against $58,750 nationally, 1% less.

How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $57,800, so Evansville pays 1% more.

Where does Evansville rank for machinist pay?

146 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Evansville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,810 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.