Machinists Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $47,210 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $37,680
90th percentile $69,850
Employed locally 300
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,680
    25th
    $42,150
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $59,660
    90th
    $69,850

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,210
    Production Workers, All Other $35,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lakeland, FL is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.06 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lakeland, FL is 15.9% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,680 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,150.