Machinists Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $47,770 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $69,990
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $47,770
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $69,990

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $33,090
    Helpers--Production Workers $28,030
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Gadsden, AL is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.10 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Gadsden, AL is 14.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.