Machinists Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,290 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $74,210
Employed locally 250
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $58,290
    75th
    $62,090
    90th
    $74,210

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 88% Median Machinists salary is 12% 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
    Odessa, TX $57,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Amarillo, TX is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Amarillo, TX is 3.8% above 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.