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SOC 51-4041 · Minnesota

Machinists Salary in Minnesota

Machinists in Minnesota earn the most in Duluth (average $66,650 a year) and the least in Rochester ($58,870), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $62,310 and the median at $61,140 for 12,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

$67Khighest: Duluth

$59Klowest: Rochester

10,640jobs in these metros

5metro areas

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Machinists average salary by city in Minnesota

Duluth$66,650
St. Cloud$64,110
Minneapolis$63,000
Mankato$62,470
Rochester$58,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Duluth	$66,650	$69,440	$58,700	$52,709	89
St. Cloud	$64,110	$62,230	$57,680	$50,856	88
Minneapolis	$63,000	$62,070	$51,060	$50,040	105
Mankato	$62,470	$61,120	$52,420	$49,650	91
Rochester	$58,870	$57,770	$48,820	$47,002	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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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