Machinists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,140 or more. The middle half of machinists in Atlanta earn between $43,950 and $65,750.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $56KMedian
- $66K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,010 | $4,751 | $27.41 |
| Median | $56,270 | $4,689 | $27.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,950 | $3,662 | $21.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,750 | $5,479 | $31.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Machinists in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($55,690) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $57,010 | $56,270 | $37,690 | $80,140 | 2,500 |
| Georgia | $55,690 | $52,610 | $37,060 | $77,420 | 6,090 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machinists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $57,010, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $45,891 a year, or $3,824 a month and $1,765 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $57,010 buys what about $56,977 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 6th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($67,460).
- Augusta$67,460
- Rome$66,340
- Albany$61,010
- Savannah$60,580
- Warner Robins$59,230
- Atlanta$57,010
- Gainesville$55,250
- Athens$55,170
- Macon$54,720
- Brunswick$53,410
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Atlanta?
$27.41 an hour on average, and $27.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machinists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $45,891 a year ($3,824 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,010.
Do machinists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-4041; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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