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How much does a machinist make in Springfield?

$51,100a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $24.57 an hour or $4,258 a month.

Hourly
$24.57
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
268 of 361
Jobs in the area
410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,810Median: $51,100Highest 10%: $72,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,810$19.14
25th$46,580$22.39
Median$51,100$24.57
75th$60,900$29.28
90th$72,470$34.84

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for machinists.

St. Joseph, MO$66,390
St. Louis, MO$62,210
Kansas City, MO$56,740
Jefferson City, MO$51,850
Columbia, MO$50,120
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,160
Joplin, MO$46,820
Machinist salary in Missouri Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,990
Tool and Die Maker$58,540
Welding$58,320
Welder$54,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,540
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$49,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,250
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$49,250
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,830
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Springfield?

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $24.57 ($51,100 a year).

Do machinists make more in Springfield than the national average?

No: $51,100 against $58,750 nationally, 13% less.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $58,710, so Springfield pays 13% less.

Where does Springfield rank for machinist pay?

268 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Springfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,470 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.