Machinists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $43,810 -22% vs national
Median hourly $21.06
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $60,510
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $43,810
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $60,510

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% below 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,760
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$37,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,170
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,230
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,490
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Auburn, AL is $21.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.65 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Auburn, AL is 22% below 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.