Machinists salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $48,710–$63,110
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #131 of 266
Machinists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $57,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,530 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $58,750 and in line with the FL statewide median of $57,140. It ranks #131 of 266 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Machinists pay in other FL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $60,700 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $59,700 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $57,610 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $57,410 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $57,390 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $52,200 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $47,300 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $46,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Machinists salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $57,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,530 jobs pay between $48,710 and $63,110. The 10th percentile is $42,210 and the 90th is $72,910.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Machinists?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $58,750 and in line with the FL statewide median of $57,140. It ranks #131 of 266 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Machinists make an hour in Tampa?
About $27.48 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $57,160 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.42–$30.34 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.