Machinist Apprenticeships in Georgia
Georgia has 12 registered apprenticeship sponsors training machinists — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
12
Union / joint programs
2
Median machinist wage
$49,420
Georgia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+14.6%
760 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| O-I Union / joint | ATLANTA | Single Employer |
| Trident Refit Facility Union / joint | KINGS BAY | Single Employer |
| Harris Waste Management Group | Cordele | Single Employer |
| IMS Gear Georgia, LLC | Gainesville | Single Employer |
| INDUSTRIAL MACHINE & FABRICATION | WATKINSVILLE | Single Employer |
| McCann Aerospace | Athens | Single Employer |
| SKF USA Inc. | FLOWERY BRANCH | Single Employer |
| TCSG-Athens Technical College | Athens | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Dublin | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Machinists Earn in Georgia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,420
- Average annual wage: $52,500
- Machinists employed statewide: 6,930
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +14.6%
- Average openings per year: 760
- Employment: 6,380 → 7,310
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.