Machinists Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $52,190 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $47,320
90th percentile $62,870
Employed locally 50
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,320
    25th
    $52,190
    50th (median)
    $52,190
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $62,870

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 63% Median Machinists salary is 37% 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
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,510
    Sewing Machine Operators $29,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,950
    Bakers $30,940
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $33,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Pinehurst, NC is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.83 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Pinehurst, NC is 7.1% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $47,320 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,190.