Machinists Salary in Illinois
Machinists in Illinois earn a median of $58,520 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,520
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,520
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,390; the top 10% earn over $78,290. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,420 median in Illinois
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63,360 median in Illinois
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$49,630 median in Illinois
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,720 median in Illinois
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,500 median in Illinois
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,200 median in Illinois
Machinists pay in Illinois
How much do machinists make in Illinois?
The median is $58,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,390 and the top 10% earn over $78,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.