Machinists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #46 of 51 · NC
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,880 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $55,230
Employment 8,330
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,110P25 $45,300 Median $55,230P75 $62,680P90 $75,570
About 80% of machinistss in North Carolina earn between $37,110 and $75,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean machinists salary in North Carolina is $54,880, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($59,320). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $62,810 | $61,550 | 180 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $61,430 | $58,670 | 570 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,210 | $58,820 | 2,390 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $59,790 | $55,040 | 60 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $58,150 | $64,270 | 80 |
| Greenville, NC | $58,010 | $53,410 | 100 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $56,920 | $59,160 | 90 |
| Burlington, NC | $56,460 | $54,790 | 110 |