Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $62,870 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $43,810
90th percentile $92,120
Employed locally 12,240
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,810
    25th
    $50,690
    50th (median)
    $62,870
    75th
    $77,310
    90th
    $92,120

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 72% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 28% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,600

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,290
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,670
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,020
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$88,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Dallas, TX is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.81 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Dallas, TX is 1.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $43,810 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,690.