How much does a machinist make in Peoria?
$51,680a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $24.85 an hour or $4,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.85
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 256 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,430Median: $51,680Highest 10%: $77,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 25th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $51,680 | $24.85 | |
| 75th | $61,020 | $29.34 | |
| 90th | $77,330 | $37.18 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| Paducah, KY | $60,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,340 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,910 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,980 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,160 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $24.85 ($51,680 a year).
Do machinists make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $51,680 against $58,750 nationally, 12% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $58,520, so Peoria pays 12% less.
Where does Peoria rank for machinist pay?
256 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,330 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.