Machinists Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $56,480 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $60,210
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $56,480
    75th
    $57,360
    90th
    $60,210

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 97% Median Machinists salary is 3% 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
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,010
    Food Batchmakers$40,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,920
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,510
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Goldsboro, NC is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Goldsboro, NC is 0.6% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.