Machinists pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,400 or more. The middle half of machinists in Muskegon earn between $43,300 and $58,650.
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $48KMedian
- $59K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,860 | $4,238 | $24.45 |
| Median | $48,280 | $4,023 | $23.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,300 | $3,608 | $20.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,650 | $4,888 | $28.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Machinists in Muskegon earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($55,240) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $50,860 | $48,280 | $36,160 | $63,400 | 530 |
| Michigan | $55,240 | $52,360 | $38,370 | $75,330 | 20,350 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machinists salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $50,860, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $40,680 a year, or $3,390 a month and $1,565 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $50,860 buys what about $54,972 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 15th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Flint pays the most ($63,960).
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Muskegon?
$24.45 an hour on average, and $23.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $40,680 a year ($3,390 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,860. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do machinists earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.63, this job is 4.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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