Machinists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $47,320 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $68,570
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $47,320
    75th
    $54,370
    90th
    $68,570

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 75% Median Machinists salary is 25% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,600
    Flint, MI $59,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,640
    Florence, SC $54,620
    Port St. Lucie, FL $54,380

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,280
    Bakers $34,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,640
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,110
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Tallahassee, FL is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.76 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 15.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.