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Machinists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Fayetteville$64,270
- Wilmington$61,550
- Rocky Mount$59,160
- Charlotte$58,820
- Raleigh$58,670
- Jacksonville$58,390
- Pinehurst$55,970
- Goldsboro$55,040
- Burlington$54,790
- Durham$54,620
- Asheville$54,440
- Greensboro$53,470
- Greenville$53,410
- Winston-Salem$52,370
- Hickory$47,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $64,270 | $58,150 | $53,340 | $51,765 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $61,550 | $62,810 | $47,360 | $49,688 | 96 |
| Rocky Mount | $59,160 | $56,920 | $45,980 | $47,863 | 88 |
| Charlotte | $58,820 | $60,210 | $48,440 | $47,604 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $58,670 | $61,430 | $49,040 | $47,489 | 98 |
| Jacksonville | $58,390 | $55,500 | $45,620 | $47,275 | 92 |
| Pinehurst | $55,970 | $53,840 | $53,840 | $45,427 | 88 |
| Goldsboro | $55,040 | $59,790 | $46,890 | $44,717 | 88 |
| Burlington | $54,790 | $56,460 | $47,470 | $44,526 | 93 |
| Durham | $54,620 | $50,740 | $45,760 | $44,397 | 98 |
| Asheville | $54,440 | $53,110 | $40,730 | $44,259 | 97 |
| Greensboro | $53,470 | $52,270 | $45,850 | $43,518 | 93 |
| Greenville | $53,410 | $58,010 | $45,910 | $43,473 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $52,370 | $50,350 | $42,470 | $42,678 | 92 |
| Hickory | $47,050 | $43,430 | $41,990 | $38,616 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Machinists salary in other states
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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.
- 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.
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