Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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

Median annual salary $63,540 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $82,880
Employed locally 1,650
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $50,790
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $82,880

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 106% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 6% above 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$43,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51,240
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,490
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 0.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,790.