Machinists Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $57,480 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $86,200
Employed locally 300
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $47,270
    50th (median)
    $57,480
    75th
    $69,820
    90th
    $86,200

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 90% Median Machinists salary is 10% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Decatur, AL is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.31 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Decatur, AL is 2.4% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,270.