Machinists Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $48,310 -14% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $33,420
90th percentile $68,120
Employed locally 110
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,420
    25th
    $44,820
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $68,120

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 69% Median Machinists salary is 31% 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 Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,680
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,030
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Sherman?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Sherman, TX is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Sherman, TX is 14% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $33,420 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,820.