Machinists Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,510 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.24
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 430
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $40,940
    50th (median)
    $52,510
    75th
    $60,540
    90th
    $66,560

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northeast Alabama is $25.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.48 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northeast Alabama is 6.5% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,940.