Machinists Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $49,190 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $62,120
Employed locally 100
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $44,150
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $58,520
    90th
    $62,120

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 87% Median Machinists salary is 13% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,330
    Helpers--Production Workers $32,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,130
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Dothan, AL is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Dothan, AL is 12.4% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,150.