Machinists Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $51,820 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $33,160
90th percentile $72,820
Employed locally 370
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,160
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $51,820
    75th
    $61,970
    90th
    $72,820

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 83% Median Machinists salary is 17% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Montgomery, AL is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.40 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Montgomery, AL is 7.7% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,160 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.