Machinists Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $49,640 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $33,600
90th percentile $64,460
Employed locally 180
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,600
    25th
    $39,570
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $56,690
    90th
    $64,460

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Flint, MI $59,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,640
    Florence, SC $54,620
    Port St. Lucie, FL $54,380

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,820
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $40,440
    Bakers $36,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Cape Coral, FL is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.15 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Cape Coral, FL is 11.6% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,600 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,570.