Machinists Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,800 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $72,470
Employed locally 90
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $40,220
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $59,250
    90th
    $72,470

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 66% Median Machinists salary is 34% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,060
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $31,960
    Bakers $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Tyler, TX is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.01 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Tyler, 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,220.