Machinists Salary in Georgia

Machinistss in Georgia have a median annual salary of $52,610, which works out to about $25.29 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $43,480 to $64,180, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Machinists pay in Georgia at a glance

Median annual salary

$52,610

Median hourly wage

$25.29/hr

Average annual salary

$55,690

Average hourly wage

$26.77/hr

25th percentile

$43,480

75th percentile

$64,180

10th percentile

$37,060

90th percentile

$77,420

People employed

6,090

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid machinists roles in Georgia.

10th percentile
$37,060
25th percentile
$43,480
Median percentile
$52,610
75th percentile
$64,180
90th percentile
$77,420

Georgia vs U.S. salary

The median salary for machinists roles in Georgia is about 10.5% below the U.S. median of $58,750 for the same occupation.

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How much does a machinists make in Georgia?

Half of machinists roles in Georgia report earning more than $52,610 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $55,690 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $43,480 and a quarter are above $64,180, so most machinists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect machinists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.