Machinists Salary in Hill Country Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,980 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $69,410
Employed locally 430
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $42,240
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $59,700
    90th
    $69,410

    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

    Related occupations in Hill Country Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,410
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Hill Country Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Hill Country Region of Texas is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Hill Country Region of Texas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Hill Country Region of Texas is 12.8% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Hill Country Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,240.