Machinists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $48,090 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 190
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $39,300
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $56,120
    90th
    $59,810

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,210
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,540
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,530
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Killeen, TX is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Killeen, TX is 14.4% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,300.