How much does a cutting make in Waco?
$37,700a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Waco, TX metro area. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 266 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,260Median: $37,700Highest 10%: $47,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,260 | $16.47 | |
| 25th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| Median | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $47,430 | $22.80 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for cuttings.
| Amarillo, TX | $49,690 |
| Midland, TX | $45,600 |
| Austin, TX | $45,470 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,820 |
| Texarkana, TX | $44,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,950 |
| Houston, TX | $43,420 |
| Sherman, TX | $41,740 |
| San Antonio, TX | $41,530 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $40,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,180 |
| Longview, TX | $40,010 |
| Abilene, TX | $40,000 |
| College Station, TX | $38,500 |
| Tyler, TX | $37,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,980 |
| Brownsville, TX | $36,610 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,410 |
| McAllen, TX | $33,840 |
Related jobs in Waco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $69,230 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $60,930 |
| Plant and System Operator | $52,450 |
| Machinist | $50,380 |
| Electrical | $49,070 |
| Grinding | $47,480 |
| Inspector | $46,900 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $46,730 |
| Welder | $46,380 |
| Coating | $46,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Waco?
The median hourly pay in the Waco, TX metro area is $18.13 ($37,700 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Waco than the national average?
No: $37,700 against $46,330 nationally, 19% less.
How does Waco compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,720, so Waco pays 12% less.
Where does Waco rank for cutting pay?
266 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting make starting out in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,430 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.