Machinists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $46,880 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $62,360
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $46,880
    75th
    $53,630
    90th
    $62,360

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 91% Median Machinists salary is 9% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers $29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Brownsville, TX is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.20 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Brownsville, TX is 16.5% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.