How much does a machinist make in Indiana?
$57,800a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Indiana. That is $27.79 an hour or $4,817 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.79
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $57,800Highest 10%: $73,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,400 | $18.94 | |
| 25th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| Median | $57,800 | $27.79 | |
| 75th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $73,500 | $35.34 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lafayette, IN | $62,220 |
| Columbus, IN | $61,230 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,520 |
| Evansville, IN | $58,410 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 31. South Carolina | $57,970 |
| 32. Ohio | $57,940 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,810 |
| 34. Indiana | $57,800 |
| 35. Rhode Island | $57,760 |
| 36. Iowa | $57,540 |
| 37. California | $57,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $27.79 ($57,800 a year).
Do machinists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $57,800 against $58,750 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Indiana rank for machinist pay?
Indiana ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays machinists the most?
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN, with a median of $62,220 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.