Machinists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $38,750 -31% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $23,240
90th percentile $60,340
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,240
    25th
    $29,000
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $60,340

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780
    Bakers $27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in McAllen, TX is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.25 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in McAllen, TX is 31% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $23,240 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,000.