Machinists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $57,400 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.59
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $79,100
Employed locally 4,390
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $57,400
    75th
    $66,600
    90th
    $79,100

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Dallas, TX is $27.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Dallas, TX is 2.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.