Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,060 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $82,870
Employed locally 1,940
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $57,060
    75th
    $67,110
    90th
    $82,870

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 71% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 29% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Houston, TX is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Houston, TX is 5.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.