Machinists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $53,160 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.56
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $43,360
    50th (median)
    $53,160
    75th
    $59,370
    90th
    $61,840

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 85% Median Machinists salary is 15% 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
    Rome, GA $67,160
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $62,300
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,260
    Logan, UT-ID $57,600

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Athens, GA is $25.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Athens, GA is 5.3% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,360.