Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $40,200 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 30
National median $40,100

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $33,560
    50th (median)
    $40,200
    75th
    $77,900
    90th
    $77,900

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 41% Median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,880
    New York $72,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,290
    Washington $51,730
    Michigan $51,590

    Nearby metros — Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $33,800

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Austin, TX is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.45 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary in Austin, TX is 0.2% above the national median of $40,100. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Austin?

    Entry-level Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,560.