Machinists Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $60,940 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $92,380
Employed locally 840
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $77,480
    90th
    $92,380

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 73% Median Machinists salary is 27% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,720
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$42,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,210
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Huntsville, AL is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.09 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Huntsville, AL is 8.5% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.