Machinists Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,470 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $36,890
90th percentile $69,810
Employed locally 170
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,890
    25th
    $40,620
    50th (median)
    $46,470
    75th
    $57,630
    90th
    $69,810

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 75% Median Machinists salary is 25% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Lubbock, TX is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,890 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,620.