Machinists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $57,080 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.44
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $76,910
Employed locally 950
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $57,080
    75th
    $64,920
    90th
    $76,910

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 58% Median Machinists salary is 42% 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Austin, TX is $27.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Austin, TX is 1.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.