Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $61,560 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $32,850
90th percentile $75,100
Employed locally 170
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,850
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $61,560
    75th
    $71,120
    90th
    $75,100

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 96% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 4% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,780
    Killeen-Temple, TX $58,690
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,060

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Waco, TX is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Waco, TX is 1.8% above 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $32,850 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.