How much does a machinist make in Illinois?
$58,520a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Illinois. That is $28.13 an hour or $4,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.13
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,390Median: $58,520Highest 10%: $78,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,390 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $58,520 | $28.13 | |
| 75th | $65,620 | $31.55 | |
| 90th | $78,290 | $37.64 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,680 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,160 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 27. Idaho | $58,810 |
| 28. Missouri | $58,710 |
| 29. Kentucky | $58,660 |
| 30. Illinois | $58,520 |
| 31. South Carolina | $57,970 |
| 32. Ohio | $57,940 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.13 ($58,520 a year).
Do machinists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $58,520 against $58,750 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for machinist pay?
Illinois ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays machinists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,210 a year.
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.