SOC 51-4041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Machinists — Mankato
Mankato, MN · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Machinists in Mankato, MN is $61,120 per year, close to the national median of $58,750 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Machinists in Mankato, MN is $61,120 per year, close to the national median of $58,750 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,420 to $74,000.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Duluth leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 129th of 246 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,370 | −21.1% |
| 25th | $52,420 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $61,120 | +4.0% |
| 75th | $74,000 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $79,080 | +34.6% |
| Mean | $62,470 | +6.3% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | $69,440 | 330 | |
| 2 | St. Cloud | $62,230 | 460 | |
| 3 | Minneapolis | $62,070 | 9,420 | |
| 4 | Rochester | $57,770 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mankato sit close to the national average, so $61,120 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,988US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,120 a year, 4.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,370 to $79,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Duluth, at $69,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Machinists in Mankato, MN?
The median annual wage is $61,120, or $29.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,750, so pay in Mankato, MN is 4.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mankato, MN earns more than $79,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Duluth, at $69,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Mankato, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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