Machinists Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $57,630 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.71
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $66,660
Employed locally 200
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $51,570
    50th (median)
    $57,630
    75th
    $57,630
    90th
    $66,660

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 100% Median Machinists salary is 0% above 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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,430
    Production Workers, All Other$43,480
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Rocky Mount, NC is $27.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.66 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 2.6% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,570.