Machinists Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $49,710 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $74,890
Employed locally 790
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $62,250
    90th
    $74,890

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,880
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Orlando, FL is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Orlando, FL is 11.5% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.