Machinists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $58,270 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 190
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $58,270
    75th
    $61,190
    90th
    $71,630

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 79% Median Machinists salary is 21% 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
    Anchorage, AK $73,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,320
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Lynchburg, VA $61,710

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,360
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $82,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,700
    Bakers $34,410
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Wilmington, NC is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.02 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Wilmington, NC is 3.8% above 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.