Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $62,600 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $95,030
Employed locally 790
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $62,600
    75th
    $80,030
    90th
    $95,030

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 95% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Texarkana, TX-AR $79,380
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,980
    Victoria, TX $63,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,870

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,980
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,610
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Corpus Christi, TX is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.14 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 1.8% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.