Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $55,420 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 60
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $41,390
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $64,390
    90th
    $74,160

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 83% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 17% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,360
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,930
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,300
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Amarillo, TX is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Amarillo, TX is 8.4% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,390.