Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,380 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $65,510
Employed locally 80
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $31,860
    50th (median)
    $47,380
    75th
    $58,210
    90th
    $65,510

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 76% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 24% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $56,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Lubbock, TX is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Lubbock, TX is 21.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,860.