Machinists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $48,860 -13% vs national
Median hourly $23.49
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $67,920
Employed locally 210
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $39,740
    50th (median)
    $48,860
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $67,920

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 63% Median Machinists salary is 37% 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
    Rome, GA $67,160
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $62,300
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,260
    Logan, UT-ID $57,600

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Gainesville, GA is $23.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Gainesville, GA is 13% 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 $37,320 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,740.