Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $56,810 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $34,010
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 880
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,010
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $56,810
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $78,590

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53,770
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in San Antonio, TX is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in San Antonio, TX is 6.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $34,010 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.