Machinists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $61,040 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.34
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 580
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $63,230
    90th
    $72,520

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 64% Median Machinists salary is 36% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Raleigh, NC is $29.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Raleigh, NC is 8.7% above 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.