Machinists Salary in Southeast Alabama

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

Median annual salary $49,450 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $29,070
90th percentile $93,090
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,070
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $78,160
    90th
    $93,090

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $32,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,520
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,600
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $39,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $37,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southeast Alabama is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.41 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southeast Alabama is 11.9% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $29,070 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.