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How much does a machinist make in Huntsville?

$62,490a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $30.04 an hour or $5,208 a month.

Hourly
$30.04
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
51 of 361
Jobs in the area
670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,920Median: $62,490Highest 10%: $85,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,920$21.60
25th$51,610$24.81
Median$62,490$30.04
75th$76,760$36.90
90th$85,460$41.09

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Florence, AL$82,690
Mobile, AL$62,020
Anniston, AL$61,480
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 Huntsville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,910
Tool and Die Maker$73,050
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,010
Aircraft Structure$65,860
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,790
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,550
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,390
Cutting$48,000
Inspector$47,950
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$47,510
Salaries for every job in Huntsville, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Huntsville?

The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $30.04 ($62,490 a year).

Do machinists make more in Huntsville than the national average?

Yes: $62,490 against $58,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $55,560, so Huntsville pays 12% more.

Where does Huntsville rank for machinist pay?

51 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Huntsville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,460 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.