Machinists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $47,130 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $63,800
Employed locally 700
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $58,880
    90th
    $63,800

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 68% Median Machinists salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610
    Production Workers, All Other $38,870
    Bakers $35,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Asheville, NC is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Asheville, NC is 16.1% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.