Machinists Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $53,630 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.78
10th percentile $39,960
90th percentile $78,310
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,960
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $53,630
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $78,310

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 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 Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,110
    Bakers $37,530
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,920
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Crestview, FL is $25.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.97 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Crestview, FL is 4.5% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,960 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.