Machinists Salary in Mobile, AL

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

Median annual salary $60,120 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.90
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $75,840
Employed locally 440
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $47,270
    50th (median)
    $60,120
    75th
    $64,500
    90th
    $75,840

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 103% Median Machinists salary is 3% above 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 Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,210
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,470
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $64,660
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $82,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Mobile, AL is $28.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Mobile, AL is 7.1% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,270.