Machinists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for machinists is $28.62 an hour ($59,520 a year). About 11,270 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 2% higher than the Illinois median ($58,520).
Pay range for machinists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.60 | $38,680 |
| 25% of workers | $22.97 | $47,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| 75% of workers | $32.82 | $68,260 |
| 90% of workers | $37.98 | $78,990 |
Machinists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $59,520 | 11,270 |
| Springfield | $59,340 | 90 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $58,910 | 100 |
| Decatur | $56,980 | 60 |
| Peoria | $51,680 | 500 |
| Rockford | $49,700 | 1,800 |
| Kankakee | $47,930 | 100 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for machinists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)
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