Machinists pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for machinists is $25.29 an hour ($52,610 a year). About 6,090 people work in this job there.

$25.29Median hourly pay

$43,480–$64,180Middle half of workers, yearly

6,090People in this job in Georgia

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($58,750). Georgia ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for machinists in Georgia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.82	$37,060
25% of workers	$20.90	$43,480
Half of workers (median)	$25.29	$52,610
75% of workers	$30.86	$64,180
90% of workers	$37.22	$77,420

Machinists pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Warner Robins	$68,060	110
Augusta-Richmond County	$67,140	370
Rome	$62,220	90
Albany	$60,840	60
Savannah	$60,680	330
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$56,270	2,500
Athens-Clarke County	$56,010	120
Gainesville	$55,620	210
Brunswick-St. Simons	$51,670	40
Macon-Bibb County	$50,250	120
Valdosta	$48,710	50
Dalton	$48,240	120

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for machinists

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Georgia

Job	Median yearly pay
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$38,810
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$72,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$47,630
Millwrights	$62,760
Tool and Die Makers	$60,020
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$45,850
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$48,430
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,080

Other job titles for this job

MachinistMaintenance MachinistCNC MachinistAircraft MachinistAuto MachinistCarbide OperatorCNC Lathe MachinistCNC Mill MachinistCNC Milling MachinistCNC Swiss MachinistConventional MachinistElectrical Experimental Mechanic

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.