The median annual wage for Machinists in Columbus, IN is $55,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,270.
Pay spans roughly $36,900 at the 10th percentile to $62,720 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.60 per hour. An estimated 920 people work as machinists in Columbus, IN.
| Median (annual) | $55,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.60 |
| 10th percentile | $36,900 |
| 90th percentile | $62,720 |
| Employment | 920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.