Machinists salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $49,040–$65,160
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #43 of 266
Machinists in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $61,430 a year, based on BLS estimates for 570 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $58,750 and 11% above the NC statewide median of $55,230. It ranks #43 of 266 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE570 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Machinists pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $60,210 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $54,510 |
| Asheville, NC | $53,110 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $52,270 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $50,740 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,350 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,510 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $46,890 |
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Questions
What is the average Machinists salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $61,430 a year (May 2025). Half of the 570 jobs pay between $49,040 and $65,160. The 10th percentile is $39,940 and the 90th is $72,020.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Machinists?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $58,750 and 11% above the NC statewide median of $55,230. It ranks #43 of 266 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Machinists make an hour in Raleigh?
About $29.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,430 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.58–$31.33 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.