Machinist salary in Georgia
Median $25.29 an hour for 6,090 machinists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Machinist pay in Georgia: the full range
Georgia ranks 44th of 51 states for median machinist pay, and 46th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $26.26). 6,090 machinists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.82 – $20.90 | $37,060 – $43,480 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $20.90 – $30.86 | $43,480 – $64,180 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.86 – $37.22 | $64,180 – $77,420 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Machinist pay by metro in Georgia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | $13.75 | $32.72 | $38.39 | 110 | 29% above |
| Augusta | $21.19 | $32.28 | $48.47 | 370 | 28% above |
| Rome | $18.89 | $29.92 | $51.28 | 90 | 18% above |
| Albany | $19.54 | $29.25 | $39.67 | 60 | 16% above |
| Savannah | $20.08 | $29.18 | $38.17 | 330 | 15% above |
| Atlanta | $18.12 | $27.05 | $38.53 | 2,500 | 7% above |
| Athens | $18.00 | $26.93 | $34.78 | 120 | 6% above |
| Gainesville | $18.35 | $26.74 | $37.03 | 210 | 6% above |
| Brunswick | $19.23 | $24.84 | $32.51 | 40 | 2% below |
| Chattanooga | $17.90 | $24.78 | $33.59 | 730 | 2% below |
| Macon | $18.37 | $24.16 | $38.51 | 120 | 4% below |
| Valdosta | $17.03 | $23.42 | $32.53 | 50 | 7% below |
| Dalton | $16.73 | $23.19 | $31.47 | 120 | 8% below |
Machinist wages in Georgia over time
Table
| Year | Georgia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.95 | $25.02 | $14.30 | 9,180 |
| 2000 | $13.78 | $25.76 | $14.78 | 8,740 |
| 2001 | $14.54 | $26.43 | $15.43 | 7,300 |
| 2002 | $14.84 | $26.56 | $15.66 | 7,080 |
| 2003 | $15.89 | $27.80 | $15.91 | 7,150 |
| 2004 | $16.01 | $27.29 | $16.33 | 6,750 |
| 2005 | $16.20 | $26.70 | $16.51 | 7,400 |
| 2006 | $15.13 | $24.16 | $16.71 | 7,900 |
| 2007 | $14.35 | $22.28 | $16.94 | 7,600 |
| 2008 | $15.33 | $22.92 | $17.41 | 6,890 |
| 2009 | $16.67 | $25.02 | $18.10 | 6,330 |
| 2010 | $17.78 | $26.25 | $18.52 | 6,980 |
| 2011 | $17.28 | $24.73 | $18.86 | 7,970 |
| 2012 | $17.25 | $24.19 | $18.99 | 8,170 |
| 2013 | $16.65 | $23.01 | $19.03 | 7,460 |
| 2014 | $17.48 | $23.77 | $19.22 | 7,360 |
| 2015 | $17.85 | $24.25 | $19.49 | 7,540 |
| 2016 | $19.03 | $25.53 | $20.05 | 7,310 |
| 2017 | $19.82 | $26.03 | $20.48 | 6,900 |
| 2018 | $19.39 | $24.86 | $20.97 | 7,240 |
| 2019 | $19.70 | $24.81 | $21.36 | 7,860 |
| 2020 | $20.27 | $25.21 | $22.04 | 7,750 |
| 2021 | $22.41 | $26.63 | $22.95 | 6,420 |
| 2022 | $22.69 | $24.96 | $23.32 | 6,630 |
| 2023 | $23.33 | $24.65 | $24.44 | 6,530 |
| 2024 | $23.76 | $24.39 | $27.00 | 6,930 |
| 2025 | $25.29 | $25.29 | $28.24 | 6,090 |
In today's dollars, the median machinist wage in Georgia changed by +4.3% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do machinists make in Georgia?
The median machinist in Georgia earned $25.29 an hour ($52,610 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $28.24. The middle half earn $20.90–$30.86; the top 10% earn more than $37.22.
Where does Georgia rank for machinist pay?
Georgia ranks 44th of 51 states for machinist pay, with a median of $25.29 an hour, and 46th after adjusting for Georgia's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.3, US = 100).
What is the union machinist rate in Georgia?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a machinist classification for most Georgia counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many machinists work in Georgia?
BLS counted 6,090 machinists in Georgia in May 2025, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.68; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia and metro areas, SOC 51-4041.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.