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Machinist Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$26.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,862/year ($3,739/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,330 Machinist jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Machinist salary of $55,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,862 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $55,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,448 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,225 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,695 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,862 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,739 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in North Carolina?
- The median Machinist salary in North Carolina is $55,230 per year ($26.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,300 and $62,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $55,230, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $44,862 per year ($3,739 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 8,330 Machinist jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.