Machinists pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,280 or more. The middle half of machinists in Battle Creek earn between $47,170 and $57,370.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $49KMedian
- $57K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,650 | $4,304 | $24.83 |
| Median | $48,530 | $4,044 | $23.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,170 | $3,931 | $22.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,370 | $4,781 | $27.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Machinists in Battle Creek earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($55,240) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $51,650 | $48,530 | $38,940 | $62,280 | 240 |
| 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 Battle Creek
On the average salary of $51,650, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $41,274 a year, or $3,439 a month and $1,587 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 Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $51,650 buys what about $57,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 14th 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 Battle Creek: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Battle Creek?
$24.83 an hour on average, and $23.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $41,274 a year ($3,439 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,650. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do machinists earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.42, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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