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Machinists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Machinists in Indianapolis, IN have a median annual salary of $50,610, with 3,540 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $42,440 at the 10th percentile to $72,140 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$50,610

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$24.33

Employment

3,540

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$42,440
10th
$48,030
25th
$50,610
Median
$64,680
75th
$72,140
90th

Local compared with national

Indianapolis, IN

$50,610

Median annual · 2025

United States

$58,750

Median annual · 2025

The Indianapolis, IN median is 13.9% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $8,140).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operation and ControlImportance 3.3
  2. 2.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.1
  3. 3.MonitoringImportance 3.1
  4. 4.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.1
  5. 5.Active ListeningImportance 3.0
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 3.0
  7. 7.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  8. 8.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.0
  9. 9.TroubleshootingImportance 3.0
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.0
  11. 11.Reading ComprehensionImportance 2.9
  12. 12.MathematicsImportance 2.9

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • 3D Printing software
  • Armchair Machinist software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk HSMWorks
  • CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
  • CNC Mastercam
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • EditCNC
  • ERP software
  • G-code
  • GRZ Software MeshCAM
  • Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS
  • IMSI TurboCAD

Common tasks

  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  • Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  • Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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