Machinists salary
in Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,310–$61,300
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #158 of 266
Machinists in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $54,380 a year, based on BLS estimates for 470 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $58,750 and 4% above the MI statewide median of $52,360. It ranks #158 of 266 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE470 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Machinists pay in other MI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Flint, MI | $62,850 |
| Monroe, MI | $60,210 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $59,850 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,310 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $55,500 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $53,410 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $52,870 |
| Bay City, MI | $52,780 |
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Questions
What is the average Machinists salary in Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $54,380 a year (May 2025). Half of the 470 jobs pay between $47,310 and $61,300. The 10th percentile is $45,010 and the 90th is $68,410.
Is Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Machinists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $58,750 and 4% above the MI statewide median of $52,360. It ranks #158 of 266 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Machinists make an hour in Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area?
About $26.14 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $54,380 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.75–$29.47 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.