Machinists Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 30 metro areas • Texas
Machinists in Texas earn a median salary of $51,362 per year on average across 30 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $56,150. An estimated 19,910 machinists are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $38,750 to $63,400 depending on location.
$51,362
Avg median salary in Texas
$63,400
Highest paying metro
$38,750
Lowest paying metro
19,910
Employed in Texas
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Machinists salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,400 | $47,190 | $79,600 | 310 |
| Midland, TX | $59,230 | $46,620 | $64,720 | 300 |
| Houston, TX | $58,630 | $46,330 | $66,190 | 7,550 |
| Amarillo, TX | $58,290 | $46,220 | $62,090 | 250 |
| Odessa, TX | $57,470 | $47,240 | $63,430 | 450 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,400 | $46,970 | $66,600 | 4,390 |
| Austin, TX | $57,080 | $47,050 | $64,920 | 950 |
| Beaumont, TX | $56,670 | $46,580 | $74,690 | 480 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $55,650 | $46,580 | $63,610 | 200 |
| Abilene, TX | $55,610 | $45,110 | $62,540 | 100 |
| College Station, TX | $53,760 | $42,420 | $57,030 | 100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,010 | $40,370 | $65,340 | 820 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $50,240 | $39,510 | $54,200 | 130 |
| North Region of Texas | $50,010 | $43,150 | $58,750 | 670 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $48,980 | $42,240 | $59,700 | 430 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,650 | $40,020 | $57,910 | 150 |
| Waco, TX | $48,370 | $38,230 | $60,680 | 220 |
| Sherman, TX | $48,310 | $44,820 | $61,570 | 110 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $48,260 | $40,810 | $60,230 | 140 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $48,180 | $43,720 | $60,820 | 360 |
| Killeen, TX | $48,090 | $39,300 | $56,120 | 190 |
| Tyler, TX | $47,800 | $40,220 | $59,250 | 90 |
| San Angelo, TX | $47,770 | $40,120 | $67,230 | 130 |
| Border Region of Texas | $47,560 | $45,480 | $66,250 | 30 |
| Victoria, TX | $47,370 | $42,390 | $58,790 | 70 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,880 | $36,470 | $53,630 | 130 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,500 | $37,700 | $54,750 | 260 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,470 | $40,620 | $57,630 | 170 |
| Longview, TX | $46,470 | $36,840 | $55,220 | 610 |
| McAllen, TX | $38,750 | $29,000 | $49,640 | 120 |