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How much does a machinist make in Lakeland?

$46,990a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area. That is $22.59 an hour or $3,916 a month.

Hourly
$22.59
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
343 of 361
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,100Median: $46,990Highest 10%: $64,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,100$18.32
25th$43,520$20.92
Median$46,990$22.59
75th$59,720$28.71
90th$64,590$31.05

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Miami, FL$60,700
Jacksonville, FL$59,700
Crestview, FL$59,630
Sebastian, FL$59,470
Port St. Lucie, FL$57,610
Palm Bay, FL$57,410
Orlando, FL$57,390
Tampa, FL$57,160
Cape Coral, FL$54,840
Panama City, FL$54,580
North Port, FL$52,200
Gainesville, FL$49,390
Tallahassee, FL$49,370
Ocala, FL$47,750
Pensacola, FL$47,360
Deltona, FL$47,300
Naples, FL$47,200
Machinist salary in Florida Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Lakeland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$106,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,710
Dental Laboratory Technician$58,040
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,390
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,820
Prepress Technician and Worker$50,340
Welder$48,520
Printing Press Operator$46,380
Inspector$46,090
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,750
Salaries for every job in Lakeland, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Lakeland?

The median hourly pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area is $22.59 ($46,990 a year).

Do machinists make more in Lakeland than the national average?

No: $46,990 against $58,750 nationally, 20% less.

How does Lakeland compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $57,140, so Lakeland pays 18% less.

Where does Lakeland rank for machinist pay?

343 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Lakeland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,590 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.