Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $51,660 -19% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $62,260
Employed locally 240
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $44,280
    50th (median)
    $51,660
    75th
    $57,920
    90th
    $62,260

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 97% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420
    Alaska $86,590
    Vallejo, CA $85,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $84,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,030
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $45,630
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,820
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Gadsden, AL is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.30 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Gadsden, AL is 19% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Gadsden?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,280.