How much does a machinist make in Atlanta?
$56,270a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $27.05 an hour or $4,689 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,690Median: $56,270Highest 10%: $80,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| Median | $56,270 | $27.05 | |
| 75th | $65,750 | $31.61 | |
| 90th | $80,140 | $38.53 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Warner Robins, GA | $68,060 |
| Augusta, GA | $67,140 |
| Rome, GA | $62,220 |
| Albany, GA | $60,840 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,680 |
| Athens, GA | $56,010 |
| Gainesville, GA | $55,620 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,540 |
| Macon, GA | $50,250 |
| Valdosta, GA | $48,710 |
| Dalton, GA | $48,240 |
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How much does a machinist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $27.05 ($56,270 a year).
Do machinists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $56,270 against $58,750 nationally, 4% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $52,610, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for machinist pay?
196 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,140 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.