How much does a Machinists make per hour in South Georgia?

Machinists Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $42,790 -23.8% vs national

Median hourly $20.57

10th percentile $37,750

90th percentile $73,110

Employed locally 600

National median $56,150

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,750

25th

$37,750

50th (median)

$42,790

75th

$57,420

90th

$73,110

Top-paying metros for Machinists

Metro area	Median 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 Georgia

Occupation	Median salary
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$35,880
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	$41,400
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$64,850
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$45,700
Production Workers, All Other	$37,580
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$39,140

Frequently asked questions

How much do Machinists make per hour in South Georgia?

The median hourly wage for Machinists in South Georgia is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

Is South Georgia above or below average for Machinists salaries?

The median Machinists salary in South Georgia is 23.8% 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 Georgia?

Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.