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How much does a machinist make in Mobile?

$62,020a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $29.82 an hour or $5,168 a month.

Hourly
$29.82
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
59 of 361
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,710Median: $62,020Highest 10%: $77,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,710$18.61
25th$48,380$23.26
Median$62,020$29.82
75th$66,660$32.05
90th$77,800$37.40

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Florence, AL$82,690
Huntsville, AL$62,490
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 Mobile

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Plant and System Operator$96,210
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,740
Gas Plant Operator$80,230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$66,820
Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$63,900
Welder$61,420
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,340
Inspector$58,790
Aircraft Structure$56,640
Salaries for every job in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Mobile?

The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $29.82 ($62,020 a year).

Do machinists make more in Mobile than the national average?

Yes: $62,020 against $58,750 nationally, 6% more.

How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?

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

Where does Mobile rank for machinist pay?

59 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Mobile?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,800 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.