How much does a machinist make in Michigan?
$52,360a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Michigan. That is $25.17 an hour or $4,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.17
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,370Median: $52,360Highest 10%: $75,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| Median | $52,360 | $25.17 | |
| 75th | $62,300 | $29.95 | |
| 90th | $75,330 | $36.22 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flint, MI | $62,850 |
| Monroe, MI | $60,210 |
| Lansing, MI | $59,850 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 42. North Carolina | $55,230 |
| 43. Nevada | $53,050 |
| 44. Georgia | $52,610 |
| 45. Michigan | $52,360 |
| 46. Kansas | $51,220 |
| 47. Arkansas | $51,140 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $51,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $25.17 ($52,360 a year).
Do machinists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $52,360 against $58,750 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Michigan rank for machinist pay?
Michigan ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays machinists the most?
Flint, MI, with a median of $62,850 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.