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How much does a machinist make in Manhattan?

$51,630a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $24.82 an hour or $4,303 a month.

Hourly
$24.82
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
259 of 361
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $51,630Highest 10%: $67,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,360$17.00
25th$41,600$20.00
Median$51,630$24.82
75th$59,120$28.42
90th$67,100$32.26

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for machinists.

St. Joseph, MO$66,390
Kansas City, MO$56,740
Topeka, KS$56,400
Wichita, KS$50,540
Lawrence, KS$50,460
Joplin, MO$46,820
Machinist salary in Kansas Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$98,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,300
Welder$50,550
Inspector$49,040
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,490
Cutting$46,030
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$39,660
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,570
Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,290
Printing Press Operator$37,500
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $24.82 ($51,630 a year).

Do machinists make more in Manhattan than the national average?

No: $51,630 against $58,750 nationally, 12% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $51,220, so Manhattan pays 1% more.

Where does Manhattan rank for machinist pay?

259 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,100 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.