SOC 51-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Georgia
Georgia · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia comes to $59,180 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,220 by 22.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Georgia comes to $59,180 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,220 by 22.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,870 and $63,230. The lowest tenth earn under $44,620, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,820.
Employment stands at 420, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Georgia ranks 4th by median wage. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,230. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 347th of 744 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | −7.5% |
| 25th | $46,870 | −2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $59,180 | +22.7% |
| 75th | $63,230 | +31.1% |
| 90th | $64,820 | +34.4% |
| Mean | $57,350 | +18.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $63,230 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $59,180 goes as far as $61,454 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,454US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,180 a year, 22.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,620 to $64,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $63,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $59,180, or $28.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,220, so pay in Georgia is 22.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Georgia earns more than $64,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,620 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $63,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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