How much does a loading and moving machine operator make in Tuscaloosa?
$57,730a year
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.75
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 5
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,720Median: $57,730Highest 10%: $61,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,720 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| Median | $57,730 | $27.75 | |
| 75th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for loading and moving machine operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Tuscaloosa
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make an hour in Tuscaloosa?
The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $27.75 ($57,730 a year).
Do loading and moving machine operators make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?
No: $57,730 against $74,500 nationally, 23% less.
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $60,020, so Tuscaloosa pays 4% less.
Where does Tuscaloosa rank for loading and moving machine operator pay?
4 of 5 metro areas with data.
How much does a loading and moving machine operator make starting out in Tuscaloosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 or more.
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.