Machinists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $46,500 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $32,100
90th percentile $67,270
Employed locally 260
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,100
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $54,750
    90th
    $67,270

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 79% Median Machinists salary is 21% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,760
    Bakers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in El Paso, TX is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in El Paso, TX is 17.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,100 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.