Machinists Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,710 -15% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $33,220
90th percentile $63,600
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,220
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $50,310
    90th
    $63,600

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,300
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $32,640
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,470
    Production Workers, All Other $34,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in South Florida is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.58 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in South Florida is 15% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,220 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.