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How much does a machinist make in South Bend?

$51,990a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.

Hourly
$25.00
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
252 of 361
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,170Median: $51,990Highest 10%: $68,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,170$18.83
25th$46,190$22.21
Median$51,990$25.00
75th$61,570$29.60
90th$68,810$33.08

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
Michigan City, IN$51,700
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 South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$67,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,100
Tool and Die Maker$61,760
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,490
Plating Machine Setter$48,810
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,270
Coating$47,870
Welder$47,670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,500
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$47,170
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $25.00 ($51,990 a year).

Do machinists make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $51,990 against $58,750 nationally, 12% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $57,800, so South Bend pays 10% less.

Where does South Bend rank for machinist pay?

252 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,810 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.