Machinists Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $47,310 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $62,230
Employed locally 100
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $56,550
    90th
    $62,230

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 81% Median Machinists salary is 19% 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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $57,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,850
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Ocala, FL is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.68 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Ocala, FL is 15.7% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.