Machinists Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $47,770 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $75,370
Employed locally 130
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $40,120
    50th (median)
    $47,770
    75th
    $67,230
    90th
    $75,370

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 72% Median Machinists salary is 28% 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 San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,180
    Production Workers, All Other $44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,190
    Printing Press Operators $34,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in San Angelo?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in San Angelo, TX is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Angelo above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in San Angelo, TX is 14.9% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,120.