verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Machinist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$57,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.47/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
8,400
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,254 #45 of 51

Machinist pay in Florida, explained

Machinists in Florida earn a median of $57,140 per year ($27.47 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $39,870, while the most experienced machinists reach about $76,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $57,140 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $57,140 is worth about $55,254 in national buying power — ranking Florida #45 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,870
$19.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,140
$27.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,220
$36.64/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $57,140 $55,254
Alabama $55,560 $62,551 +$1,580
Georgia $52,610 $54,635 +$4,530

Machinist in Florida: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Florida?

Machinists in Florida earn a median of $57,140 per year ($27.47 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Florida pay machinists well?

At $57,140, Florida pays 3% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 8,400 work in the state.

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