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SOC 51-4041 · Illinois

Machinists Salary in Illinois

Machinists in Illinois earn the most in Champaign (average $66,060 a year) and the least in Rockford ($53,650), across the 7 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $58,920 and the median at $58,520 for 16,520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

$66Khighest: Champaign

$54Klowest: Rockford

13,920jobs in these metros

7metro areas

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Machinists average salary by city in Illinois

Champaign$66,060
Chicago$60,510
Springfield$57,250
Decatur$56,320
Kankakee$55,360
Peoria$55,130
Rockford$53,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Champaign	$66,060	$58,910	$49,800	$52,130	93
Chicago	$60,510	$59,520	$47,770	$47,946	104
Springfield	$57,250	$59,340	$46,400	$45,488	93
Decatur	$56,320	$56,980	$50,550	$44,786	88
Kankakee	$55,360	$47,930	$46,060	$44,063	96
Peoria	$55,130	$51,680	$46,380	$43,889	91
Rockford	$53,650	$49,700	$45,120	$42,773	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machinists salary in other states

Machinists salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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