Machinists Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,230 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 300
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $59,230
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $75,250

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 63% Median Machinists salary is 37% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,630
    Amarillo, TX $58,290
    Odessa, TX $57,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,460
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,080
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $95,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Midland, TX is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Midland, TX is 5.5% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.