Machinists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $62,300 +11% vs national
Median hourly $29.95
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $83,940
Employed locally 630
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $62,300
    75th
    $68,170
    90th
    $83,940

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 94% Median Machinists salary is 6% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,260
    Logan, UT-ID $57,600
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $53,160

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,340
    Production Workers, All Other $38,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,180
    Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $41,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Augusta, GA-SC is $29.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.47 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 11% above 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.