DOL Median (Alabama)
$45,055
vs National
+4.3%
National: $43,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,257
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,055
+4.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Machinists in Alabama earns $45,055 in nominal terms, which is 4.3% above the national average of $43,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,257 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 2a USA Inc | $48,110 | 1 |
| KOAM, LLC | $42,000 | 1 |
| YESOL CORP | N/A | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Machinists
Foothill Ranch, CA · $120,000Costa Mesa, CA · $62,400Waukegan, IL · $58,760VALLEJO, CA · $57,512Sylmar, CA · $53,768Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · $368,000Physicians, All Other · $250,000Family Medicine Physicians · $218,400Petroleum Engineers · $197,264Chief Executives · $170,880Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Machinists make in Alabama?
The median Machinists salary in Alabama is $45,055 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Machinists?
A Machinists in Alabama earns 4.3% more than the national median of $43,200, or $51,257 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.