How much does a loading and moving machine operator make in Alabama?
$60,020a year
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators in Alabama. That is $28.86 an hour or $5,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.86
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,720Median: $60,020Highest 10%: $60,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,720 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| Median | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 75th | $60,240 | $28.96 | |
| 90th | $60,240 | $28.96 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $57,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for loading and moving machine operators.
| 10. Arizona | $72,430 |
| 11. Ohio | $71,380 |
| 12. New York | $60,890 |
| 13. Alabama | $60,020 |
| 14. Michigan | $59,310 |
| 15. Missouri | $52,040 |
| 16. Georgia | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $28.86 ($60,020 a year).
Do loading and moving machine operators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $60,020 against $74,500 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alabama rank for loading and moving machine operator pay?
Alabama ranks 13 of 20 states.
Which city in Alabama pays loading and moving machine operators the most?
Tuscaloosa, AL, with a median of $57,730 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.