Machinists Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,980 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 570
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $54,980
    75th
    $62,360
    90th
    $76,900

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,350
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,030
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,530
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Eastern North Carolina is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Eastern North Carolina is 2.1% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.