Machinists Salary in Michigan
Machinists in Michigan earn a median of $52,360 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,350
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,370; the top 10% earn over $75,330. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,250 median in Michigan
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,400 median in Michigan
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,950 median in Michigan
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60,410 median in Michigan
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,490 median in Michigan
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,250 median in Michigan
Machinists pay in Michigan
How much do machinists make in Michigan?
The median is $52,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,370 and the top 10% earn over $75,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.