Machinists Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $55,610 -1% vs national
Median hourly $26.73
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $71,310
Employed locally 100
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $55,610
    75th
    $62,540
    90th
    $71,310

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 84% Median Machinists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $63,400
    Midland, TX $59,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,630
    Amarillo, TX $58,290
    Odessa, TX $57,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,400

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $57,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $21,540
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,070
    Food Batchmakers $28,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Abilene, TX is $26.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.12 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Abilene, TX is 1% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.