Machinists Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $56,670 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.25
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $103,070
Employed locally 480
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $56,670
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $103,070

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 87% Median Machinists salary is 13% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Beaumont, TX is $27.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.65 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Beaumont, TX is 0.9% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.