Machinists Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $47,650 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $75,770
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $40,530
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $62,630
    90th
    $75,770

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 82% Median Machinists salary is 18% 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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,440
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,500
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Macon, GA is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.51 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Macon, GA is 15.1% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,530.