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How much does a machinist make in Anniston?

$61,480a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area. That is $29.56 an hour or $5,123 a month.

Hourly
$29.56
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
68 of 361
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,870Median: $61,480Highest 10%: $70,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,870$19.17
25th$51,860$24.93
Median$61,480$29.56
75th$64,400$30.96
90th$70,240$33.77

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Florence, AL$82,690
Huntsville, AL$62,490
Mobile, AL$62,020
Daphne, AL$60,590
Decatur, AL$58,240
Montgomery, AL$53,460
Tuscaloosa, AL$50,850
Birmingham, AL$50,780
Dothan, AL$50,740
Gadsden, AL$48,370
Auburn, AL$47,840
Machinist salary in Alabama Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Anniston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,650
Welder$59,820
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$55,440
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$50,420
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$50,420
Coating$50,410
Inspector$48,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,130
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,070
Production Worker$41,870
Salaries for every job in Anniston, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Anniston?

The median hourly pay in the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area is $29.56 ($61,480 a year).

Do machinists make more in Anniston than the national average?

Yes: $61,480 against $58,750 nationally, 5% more.

How does Anniston compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $55,560, so Anniston pays 11% more.

Where does Anniston rank for machinist pay?

68 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Anniston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,240 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.