Machinists Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $58,360 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $77,290
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $58,360
    75th
    $63,050
    90th
    $77,290

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 78% Median Machinists salary is 22% 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 Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,390
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,360
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,680
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Daphne, AL is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.02 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Daphne, AL is 3.9% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.