Machinists pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for machinists is $24.41 an hour ($50,780 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 9% lower than the Alabama median ($55,560).
Pay range for machinists in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.12 | $37,690 |
| 25% of workers | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.41 | $50,780 |
| 75% of workers | $30.59 | $63,630 |
| 90% of workers | $36.88 | $76,720 |
Machinists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $82,690 | 160 |
| Huntsville | $62,490 | 670 |
| Mobile | $62,020 | 380 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $61,480 | 240 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $60,590 | 140 |
| Decatur | $58,240 | 290 |
| Montgomery | $53,460 | 410 |
| Tuscaloosa | $50,850 | 110 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $50,780 | 1,110 |
| Dothan | $50,740 | 90 |
| Gadsden | $48,370 | 80 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $47,840 | 80 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for machinists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $49,930 |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $45,270 |
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