Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $56,490 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $80,780
Employed locally 650
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $56,490
    75th
    $67,190
    90th
    $80,780

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 91% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 9% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,030
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Lubbock, TX is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Lubbock, TX is 11.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.