Machinists Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,270 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $32,540
90th percentile $62,050
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,540
    25th
    $36,500
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $54,200
    90th
    $62,050

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,650
    Production Workers, All Other $34,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,560
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $26,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in East Georgia is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.19 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in East Georgia is 22.9% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,540 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,500.