Machinists pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for machinists is $27.05 an hour ($56,270 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 7% higher than the Georgia median ($52,610).
Pay range for machinists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| 25% of workers | $21.13 | $43,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.05 | $56,270 |
| 75% of workers | $31.61 | $65,750 |
| 90% of workers | $38.53 | $80,140 |
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 (this page) | $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)
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