Machinists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $53,010 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.49
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $81,570
Employed locally 820
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $40,370
    50th (median)
    $53,010
    75th
    $65,340
    90th
    $81,570

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 71% Median Machinists salary is 29% 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 Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in San Antonio, TX is $25.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.6% 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 Antonio?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,370.