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How much does a machinist make in Joplin?

$46,820a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.51 an hour or $3,902 a month.

Hourly
$22.51
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
345 of 361
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $46,820Highest 10%: $63,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,860$18.68
25th$42,640$20.50
Median$46,820$22.51
75th$57,430$27.61
90th$63,680$30.62

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for machinists.

St. Joseph, MO$66,390
St. Louis, MO$62,210
Kansas City, MO$56,740
Jefferson City, MO$51,850
Springfield, MO$51,100
Columbia, MO$50,120
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,160
Machinist salary in Missouri Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$67,790
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,830
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$62,460
Separating$58,170
Molder$52,560
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$50,980
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,750
Inspector$47,960
Helpers--Production Worker$47,850
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,040
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Joplin?

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $22.51 ($46,820 a year).

Do machinists make more in Joplin than the national average?

No: $46,820 against $58,750 nationally, 20% less.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $58,710, so Joplin pays 20% less.

Where does Joplin rank for machinist pay?

345 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Joplin?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,680 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.