Machinists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $45,090 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $36,180
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,180
    25th
    $39,030
    50th (median)
    $45,090
    75th
    $49,390
    90th
    $62,900

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 61% Median Machinists salary is 39% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,880
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Pensacola, FL is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.77 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Pensacola, FL is 19.7% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,180 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,030.