Machinists Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $49,320 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $32,080
90th percentile $72,910
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,080
    25th
    $38,590
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $61,810
    90th
    $72,910

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Alabama is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.94 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Alabama is 12.2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,080 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,590.