Machinists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $43,710 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $29,880
90th percentile $60,450
Employed locally 70
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,880
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $43,710
    75th
    $54,640
    90th
    $60,450

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,400
    Production Workers, All Other $32,800
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,190
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,700
    Bakers $32,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Gainesville, FL is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.14 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Gainesville, FL is 22.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $29,880 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.