Machinists Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Alabama
Machinists in Alabama earn a median salary of $54,389 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.1% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 5,370 machinists are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $43,810 to $80,150 depending on location.
$54,389
Avg median salary in Alabama
$80,150
Highest paying metro
$43,810
Lowest paying metro
5,370
Employed in Alabama
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Machinists salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, AL | $80,150 | $45,990 | $98,220 | 150 |
| Huntsville, AL | $60,940 | $49,570 | $77,480 | 840 |
| Mobile, AL | $60,120 | $47,270 | $64,500 | 440 |
| Anniston, AL | $59,400 | $49,460 | $64,400 | 260 |
| Daphne, AL | $58,360 | $48,580 | $63,050 | 120 |
| Decatur, AL | $57,480 | $47,270 | $69,820 | 300 |
| Northeast Alabama | $52,510 | $40,940 | $60,540 | 430 |
| Montgomery, AL | $51,820 | $39,420 | $61,970 | 370 |
| Birmingham, AL | $51,630 | $43,680 | $62,440 | 1,310 |
| Southeast Alabama | $49,450 | $36,000 | $78,160 | 120 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,380 | $43,990 | $64,570 | 170 |
| Southwest Alabama | $49,320 | $38,590 | $61,810 | 120 |
| Dothan, AL | $49,190 | $44,150 | $58,520 | 100 |
| Northwest Alabama | $48,890 | $40,330 | $61,730 | 410 |
| Gadsden, AL | $47,770 | $38,350 | $59,020 | 110 |
| Auburn, AL | $43,810 | $38,910 | $49,640 | 120 |