Machinists pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,220 or more. The middle half of machinists in Grand Forks earn between $46,350 and $71,080.
- $45K10th
- $46K25th
- $58KMedian
- $71K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,670 | $4,889 | $28.21 |
| Median | $57,890 | $4,824 | $27.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,350 | $3,862 | $22.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,080 | $5,923 | $34.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Machinists in Grand Forks earn 8% less than the North Dakota average ($63,830) and about the same as the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $58,670 | $57,890 | $44,710 | $75,220 | 100 |
| North Dakota | $63,830 | $61,820 | $47,810 | $80,030 | 560 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $58,670, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $49,321 a year, or $4,110 a month and $1,897 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $49,321 | $4,110 |
| Working in MN | $46,855 | $3,905 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $58,670 buys what about $67,699 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($73,150).
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Grand Forks?
$28.21 an hour on average, and $27.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $49,321 a year ($4,110 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,670.
Do machinists earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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