Machinists Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,740 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $63,270
Employed locally 320
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $35,500
    50th (median)
    $40,740
    75th
    $57,130
    90th
    $63,270

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,660
    Production Workers, All Other$38,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,300
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Middle Georgia is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.77 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Middle Georgia is 27.4% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,500.