Machinists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $62,590 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $46,090
90th percentile $81,820
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,090
    25th
    $51,660
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $66,560
    90th
    $81,820

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 106% Median Machinists salary is 6% above 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
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $61,040

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,950
    Sewing Machine Operators $28,970
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,270
    Bakers $31,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Fayetteville, NC is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.58 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 11.5% above 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $46,090 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,660.