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How much does a machinist make in Augusta?

$67,140a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $32.28 an hour or $5,595 a month.

Hourly
$32.28
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
21 of 361
Jobs in the area
370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,070Median: $67,140Highest 10%: $100,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,070$21.19
25th$54,770$26.33
Median$67,140$32.28
75th$73,240$35.21
90th$100,800$48.47

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Warner Robins, GA$68,060
Rome, GA$62,220
Albany, GA$60,840
Savannah, GA$60,680
Atlanta, GA$56,270
Athens, GA$56,010
Gainesville, GA$55,620
Chattanooga, TN$51,540
Macon, GA$50,250
Valdosta, GA$48,710
Dalton, GA$48,240
Machinist salary in Georgia Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Inspector$49,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
Molder$49,720
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $32.28 ($67,140 a year).

Do machinists make more in Augusta than the national average?

Yes: $67,140 against $58,750 nationally, 14% more.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $52,610, so Augusta pays 28% more.

Where does Augusta rank for machinist pay?

21 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,800 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.