How much does a machinist make in Grand Island?
$67,430a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Grand Island, NE metro area. That is $32.42 an hour or $5,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.42
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,720Median: $67,430Highest 10%: $67,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 25th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| Median | $67,430 | $32.42 | |
| 75th | $67,430 | $32.42 | |
| 90th | $67,430 | $32.42 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Omaha, NE | $58,540 |
| Lincoln, NE | $57,820 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,350 |
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Salaries for every job in Grand Island, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Grand Island?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Island, NE metro area is $32.42 ($67,430 a year).
Do machinists make more in Grand Island than the national average?
Yes: $67,430 against $58,750 nationally, 15% more.
How does Grand Island compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $55,860, so Grand Island pays 21% more.
Where does Grand Island rank for machinist pay?
20 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Grand Island?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,430 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.