Machinists pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for machinists is $29.39 an hour ($61,140 a year). About 12,500 people work in this job there.

$29.39Median hourly pay

$50,320–$74,650Middle half of workers, yearly

12,500People in this job in Minnesota

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). Minnesota ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in Minnesota

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.38	$46,550
25% of workers	$24.19	$50,320
Half of workers (median)	$29.39	$61,140
75% of workers	$35.89	$74,650
90% of workers	$38.64	$80,380

Machinists pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Duluth	$69,440	330
St. Cloud	$62,230	460
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	$62,070	9,420
Mankato	$61,120	160
Rochester	$57,770	270

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

Related jobs in Minnesota

Job	Median yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$56,780
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$48,980
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$74,190
Tool and Die Makers	$71,020
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$57,560
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,280
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,770
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,590

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.