Machinists Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $52,870 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $40,150
90th percentile $73,350
Employed locally 80
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,150
    25th
    $46,690
    50th (median)
    $52,870
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $73,350

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 78% Median Machinists salary is 22% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,340
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,680
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,980
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,410
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $28,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Panama City, FL is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.45 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Panama City, FL is 5.8% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,150 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,690.