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Machinists Salary in Albany, GA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Machinists in Albany, GA have a median annual salary of $60,840, with 60 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $40,650 at the 10th percentile to $82,510 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$60,840

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$29.25

Employment

60

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$40,650
10th
$47,350
25th
$60,840
Median
$74,910
75th
$82,510
90th

Local compared with national

Albany, GA

$60,840

Median annual · 2025

United States

$58,750

Median annual · 2025

The Albany, GA median is 3.6% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $2,090).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operation and ControlImportance 3.3
  2. 2.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.1
  3. 3.MonitoringImportance 3.1
  4. 4.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.1
  5. 5.Active ListeningImportance 3.0
  6. 6.SpeakingImportance 3.0
  7. 7.CoordinationImportance 3.0
  8. 8.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.0
  9. 9.TroubleshootingImportance 3.0
  10. 10.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.0
  11. 11.Reading ComprehensionImportance 2.9
  12. 12.MathematicsImportance 2.9

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • 3D Printing software
  • Armchair Machinist software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk HSMWorks
  • CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
  • CNC Mastercam
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • EditCNC
  • ERP software
  • G-code
  • GRZ Software MeshCAM
  • Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS
  • IMSI TurboCAD

Common tasks

  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  • Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  • Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

Machinists salary in other locations

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