Machinists Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,180 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $88,650
Employed locally 360
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $88,650

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,740
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,200
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $42,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwestern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwestern Region of Texas is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Region of Texas above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 14.2% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.