Machinists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,370 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $32,950
90th percentile $75,050
Employed locally 220
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,950
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $75,050

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 76% Median Machinists salary is 24% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Waco, TX is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.07 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Waco, TX is 13.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $32,950 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.