Machinists Salary in Alabama

Machinistss in Alabama have a median annual salary of $55,560, which works out to about $26.71 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $46,340 to $66,190, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Machinists pay in Alabama at a glance

Median annual salary

$55,560

Median hourly wage

$26.71/hr

Average annual salary

$57,860

Average hourly wage

$27.82/hr

25th percentile

$46,340

75th percentile

$66,190

10th percentile

$37,770

90th percentile

$79,380

People employed

5,170

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid machinists roles in Alabama.

10th percentile
$37,770
25th percentile
$46,340
Median percentile
$55,560
75th percentile
$66,190
90th percentile
$79,380

Alabama vs U.S. salary

The median salary for machinists roles in Alabama is about 5.4% below the U.S. median of $58,750 for the same occupation.

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How much does a machinists make in Alabama?

Half of machinists roles in Alabama report earning more than $55,560 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $57,860 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $46,340 and a quarter are above $66,190, so most machinists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect machinists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.