Machinists Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $48,100 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $67,370
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $48,100
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $67,370

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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 Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other$36,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,390
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,380
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Brunswick?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Brunswick, GA is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.51 or more per hour.

    Is Brunswick above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Brunswick, GA is 14.3% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.