Machinists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $50,830 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $68,710
Employed locally 1,480
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $50,830
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $68,710

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 71% Median Machinists salary is 29% 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 Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Tampa, FL is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.05 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Tampa, FL is 9.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.