Machinists Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $46,470 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $61,310
Employed locally 610
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $46,470
    75th
    $55,220
    90th
    $61,310

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 71% Median Machinists salary is 29% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,560
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,890
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Longview, TX is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.96 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Longview, 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.