How much does a machinist make in Springfield?
$59,340a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $28.53 an hour or $4,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.53
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $59,340Highest 10%: $79,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $59,340 | $28.53 | |
| 75th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| 90th | $79,560 | $38.25 |
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 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,910 |
| Decatur, IL | $56,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,680 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,700 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,160 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,930 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $117,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,730 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $58,990 |
| Welder | $49,860 |
| Electrical | $49,370 |
| Inspector | $48,410 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $40,130 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $35,860 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,100 |
| Baker | $34,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $28.53 ($59,340 a year).
Do machinists make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $59,340 against $58,750 nationally, 1% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $58,520, so Springfield pays 1% more.
Where does Springfield rank for machinist pay?
124 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,560 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.