SOC 49-9043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance Workers, Machinery — Alabama
Alabama · 2 metro areas compared
At $60,560, median pay for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Alabama tracks the national median of $60,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,560, median pay for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Alabama tracks the national median of $60,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,260 to $70,310.
Employment stands at 420, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Alabama ranks number 25th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $64,180. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 283rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $49,260 | −19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $60,560 | −0.5% |
| 75th | $70,310 | +15.5% |
| 90th | $77,510 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $60,380 | −0.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $64,180 | 80 | |
| 2 | Montgomery | $58,390 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $60,560 goes as far as $68,198 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,198US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,560 a year, 0.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,680 to $77,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $64,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $60,560, or $29.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,850, so pay in Alabama is 0.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $77,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $64,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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