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How much does a machinist make in Dalton?

$48,240a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,020 a month.

Hourly
$23.19
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
326 of 361
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,810Median: $48,240Highest 10%: $65,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,810$16.74
25th$42,140$20.26
Median$48,240$23.19
75th$59,780$28.74
90th$65,460$31.47

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
Atlanta, GA$56,270
Athens, GA$56,010
Gainesville, GA$55,620
Chattanooga, TN$51,540
Macon, GA$50,250
Valdosta, GA$48,710
Machinist salary in Georgia Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,380
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$59,370
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,940
Welder$47,190
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,570
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$45,610
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operator and Tender$44,940
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$44,820
Coating$44,740
Inspector$43,010
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $23.19 ($48,240 a year).

Do machinists make more in Dalton than the national average?

No: $48,240 against $58,750 nationally, 18% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $52,610, so Dalton pays 8% less.

Where does Dalton rank for machinist pay?

326 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,460 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.