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How much does a machinist make in Michigan City?

$51,700a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area. That is $24.86 an hour or $4,308 a month.

Hourly
$24.86
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
255 of 361
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,500Median: $51,700Highest 10%: $67,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,500$18.51
25th$46,010$22.12
Median$51,700$24.86
75th$60,480$29.08
90th$67,600$32.50

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for machinists.

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
Indianapolis, IN$50,610
Elkhart, IN$49,910
Muncie, IN$48,360
Bloomington, IN$47,850
Kokomo, IN$45,200
Machinist salary in Indiana Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Michigan City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Tool and Die Maker$67,650
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$63,240
Welder$53,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,340
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,690
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$47,100
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$46,960
Coating$46,300
Molding$45,600
Inspector$45,370
Salaries for every job in Michigan City, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Michigan City?

The median hourly pay in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area is $24.86 ($51,700 a year).

Do machinists make more in Michigan City than the national average?

No: $51,700 against $58,750 nationally, 12% less.

How does Michigan City compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $57,800, so Michigan City pays 11% less.

Where does Michigan City rank for machinist pay?

255 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Michigan City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,600 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.