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How much does a machinist make in Lansing?

$59,850a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $28.77 an hour or $4,988 a month.

Hourly
$28.77
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
105 of 361
Jobs in the area
750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $59,850Highest 10%: $78,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,280$19.37
25th$48,360$23.25
Median$59,850$28.77
75th$67,070$32.25
90th$78,650$37.81

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Flint, MI$62,850
Monroe, MI$60,210
Detroit, MI$59,310
Ann Arbor, MI$55,500
Midland, MI$55,380
Bay City, MI$52,780
Saginaw, MI$52,360
South Bend, IN$51,990
Niles, MI$50,430
Grand Rapids, MI$50,110
Jackson, MI$49,840
Kalamazoo, MI$49,440
Traverse City, MI$49,420
Battle Creek, MI$48,530
Muskegon, MI$48,280
Machinist salary in Michigan Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Tool and Die Maker$59,970
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$59,600
Separating$56,490
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$55,120
Welder$50,370
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,110
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Lansing?

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $28.77 ($59,850 a year).

Do machinists make more in Lansing than the national average?

Yes: $59,850 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $52,360, so Lansing pays 14% more.

Where does Lansing rank for machinist pay?

105 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Lansing?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,650 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.