Machinist Apprenticeships in Alabama
Alabama has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training machinists — 3 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
13
Union / joint programs
3
Median machinist wage
$53,320
Alabama, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+8.2%
560 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Inc. Union / joint | Anniston | Single Employer |
| BASIC IAMAW-711 Union / joint | Sheffield | Multiple Employer |
| Montgomery Electrical JATC Union / joint | MONTGOMERY | Multiple Employer |
| ALIGN PRECISION - Tuscaloosa | Cottondale | Single Employer |
| Bevill State Community College | Hamilton | Multiple Employer |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile | Multiple Employer |
| GE Appliances | DECATUR | Single Employer |
| J.R. Smith Manufacturing | MONTGOMERY | Single Employer |
| Lawson State Community College | Birmingham | Multiple Employer |
| Limestone County School District | Athens | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Machinists Earn in Alabama
Wages
- Median annual wage: $53,320
- Average annual wage: $55,960
- Machinists employed statewide: 5,620
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +8.2%
- Average openings per year: 560
- Employment: 5,150 → 5,570
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.