Machinists Salary in Florida
The median pay for a machinists in Florida is $50,570/year ($24.31/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $51K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level machinists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
Machinists salary by metro in Florida
19 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $59K | +16% | 1,800 |
| Port St. Lucie | $54K | +8% | 190 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $54K | +6% | 130 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $53K | +5% | 80 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $52K | +4% | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $52K | +3% | 720 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $52K | +2% | 200 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $51K | +1% | 1,480 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $51K | -0% | 530 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $50K | -2% | 790 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $50K | -2% | 180 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $49K | -3% | 450 |
| Homosassa Springs | $48K | -6% | 30 |
| Tallahassee | $47K | -6% | 60 |
| Ocala | $47K | -6% | 100 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $47K | -7% | 300 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $45K | -11% | 130 |
| Gainesville | $44K | -14% | 70 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $39K | -22% | 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do machinists make in Florida?
The median is $50,570 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,300, and experienced machinists can clear $73,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,556/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 46.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a machinists salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median machinists salary is worth about $51,298 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do machinists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.