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Machinist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$26.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,234/year ($3,686/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,170 Machinist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Machinist salary of $55,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,234 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $55,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,487 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,250 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,588 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,234 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,686 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Alabama?
- The median Machinist salary in Alabama is $55,560 per year ($26.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,340 and $66,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $55,560, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $44,234 per year ($3,686 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 5,170 Machinist jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.