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Machinist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$28.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,531/year ($3,961/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,380 Machinist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Machinist salary of $58,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,531 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,865 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,491 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,822 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,531 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,961 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Missouri?
- The median Machinist salary in Missouri is $58,710 per year ($28.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,880 and $72,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $58,710, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $47,531 per year ($3,961 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 8,380 Machinist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.