Machinists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $52,810 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.39
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $74,510
Employed locally 2,940
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $52,810
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $74,510

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 61% Median Machinists salary is 39% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Atlanta, GA is $25.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.53 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.