Machinists Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $47,790 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $64,160
Employed locally 350
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $39,330
    50th (median)
    $47,790
    75th
    $58,560
    90th
    $64,160

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,120
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,370
    Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,460
    Production Workers, All Other $41,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in North Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in North Georgia is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.53 or more per hour.

    Is North Georgia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in North Georgia is 14.9% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,330.