How much does a machinist make in St. Cloud?
$62,230a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $29.92 an hour or $5,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.92
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,280Median: $62,230Highest 10%: $77,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 25th | $57,680 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 75th | $74,660 | $35.89 | |
| 90th | $77,340 | $37.18 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Duluth, MN | $69,440 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,960 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,070 |
| Fargo, ND | $61,820 |
| Mankato, MN | $61,120 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $57,890 |
| Rochester, MN | $57,770 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $52,000 |
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Salaries for every job in St. Cloud, MNFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $29.92 ($62,230 a year).
Do machinists make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
Yes: $62,230 against $58,750 nationally, 6% more.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $61,140, so St. Cloud pays 2% more.
Where does St. Cloud rank for machinist pay?
53 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,340 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.