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

Machinist Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$52,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.29/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
6,090
public U.S. Median
$58,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,635 #46 of 51

Machinist pay in Georgia, explained

Machinists in Georgia earn a median of $52,610 per year ($25.29 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $58,750. Entry-level workers earn around $37,060, while the most experienced machinists reach about $77,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $52,610 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $52,610 is worth about $54,635 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #46 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Machinist pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,060
$17.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,610
$25.29/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,420
$37.22/hr

Machinist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $52,610 $54,635
South Carolina $57,970 $61,835 −$5,360
Florida $57,140 $55,254 −$4,530
Alabama $55,560 $62,551 −$2,950
North Carolina $55,230 $58,552 −$2,620
Tennessee $49,600 $53,989 +$3,010

Machinist in Georgia: FAQ

How much do machinists make in Georgia?

Machinists in Georgia earn a median of $52,610 per year ($25.29 per hour), compared with $58,750 nationally.

Does Georgia pay machinists well?

At $52,610, Georgia pays 10% below the national median for machinists. An estimated 6,090 work in the state.

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