Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,060 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $61,810
Employed locally 50
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $55,390
    90th
    $61,810

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 69% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,800
    Waco, TX $61,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,780
    Killeen-Temple, TX $58,690

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,220
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Abilene, TX is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Abilene, TX is 23.9% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Abilene?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.