Machinists Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $39,210 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $65,580
Employed locally 70
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $34,220
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $52,790
    90th
    $65,580

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% 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
    Rome, GA $67,160
    Warner Robins, GA $64,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $62,300
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $59,260
    Logan, UT-ID $57,600

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,360
    Production Workers, All Other $38,990
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,890
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Valdosta, GA is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.53 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Valdosta, GA is 30.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,220.