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Machinist Salary in Michigan (2026)
$25.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,026/year ($3,502/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,350 Machinist jobs in Michigan (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Machinist salary of $52,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,026 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $52,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,103 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,006 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,225 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,502 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Michigan?
- The median Machinist salary in Michigan is $52,360 per year ($25.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,260 and $62,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $52,360, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $42,026 per year ($3,502 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 20,350 Machinist jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.