Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary in Birmingham, AL

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

Median annual salary $45,460 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $57,060
Employed locally 40
National median $39,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $45,480
    90th
    $57,060

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary vs area income 65% Median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,810
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,540
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $52,030
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,000
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,630

    Nearby metros — Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $50,650
    Alaska $50,220
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,780
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,760
    California $45,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,830

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110
    Customer Service Representatives $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,560
    Office Clerks, General $32,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Machine Operators, Except Computer make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in Birmingham, AL is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary in Birmingham, AL is 16.5% above the national median of $39,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in Birmingham?

    Entry-level Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.