Machinists Salary in Birmingham, AL

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

Median annual salary $51,630 -8% vs national
Median hourly $24.82
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $74,670
Employed locally 1,310
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $51,630
    75th
    $62,440
    90th
    $74,670

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Birmingham, AL is $24.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Birmingham, AL is 8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.