Machinists Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,470 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $38,320
90th percentile $79,220
Employed locally 450
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,320
    25th
    $47,240
    50th (median)
    $57,470
    75th
    $63,430
    90th
    $79,220

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 81% Median Machinists salary is 19% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,400
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,080

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,460
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Odessa, TX is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.57 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Odessa, TX is 2.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $38,320 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,240.