Machinists Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $59,400 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $67,350
Employed locally 260
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $64,400
    90th
    $67,350

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 106% Median Machinists salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Alaska $72,710
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,580
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,100
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,820
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Anniston, AL is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.77 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Anniston, AL is 5.8% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Anniston?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.