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How much does a machinist make in Muncie?

$48,360a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Muncie, IN metro area. That is $23.25 an hour or $4,030 a month.

Hourly
$23.25
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
322 of 361
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,730Median: $48,360Highest 10%: $65,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,730$13.33
25th$35,950$17.28
Median$48,360$23.25
75th$56,960$27.38
90th$65,150$31.32

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
Michigan City, IN$51,700
Indianapolis, IN$50,610
Elkhart, IN$49,910
Bloomington, IN$47,850
Kokomo, IN$45,200
Machinist salary in Indiana Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Muncie

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,210
Tool and Die Maker$61,310
Welder$53,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,750
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,670
Cutting$46,010
Inspector$45,670
Coating$44,830
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,260
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$43,140
Salaries for every job in Muncie, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Muncie?

The median hourly pay in the Muncie, IN metro area is $23.25 ($48,360 a year).

Do machinists make more in Muncie than the national average?

No: $48,360 against $58,750 nationally, 18% less.

How does Muncie compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $57,800, so Muncie pays 16% less.

Where does Muncie rank for machinist pay?

322 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Muncie?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,150 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.