Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Alabama compares
Alabama's median is $45,250, $12,300 (21.4%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 44th, one of the ten lowest-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $69,420 or more and the bottom 10% under $29,700. That range is wider than the national one.
The average ($48,040) is 6.2% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 420 marine mechanics work in Alabama, 1.8% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Alabama has 1.3 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Alabama vs. United States
Alabama median $45,250
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Alabama annual | Alabama hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,700 | $14.28 | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $36,630 | $17.61 | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $45,250 | $21.76 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $58,480 | $28.11 | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $69,420 | $33.38 | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $48,040 | $23.10 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Alabama
How much does a marine mechanic make in Alabama?
The median is $45,250 a year, or $21.76 an hour (May 2025). The average is $48,040.
Is Alabama a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 44th of 50, 21.4% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Alabama?
About 420.