How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in Texas?
$44,350a year
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in Texas. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,630Median: $44,350Highest 10%: $56,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| Median | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| 90th | $56,090 | $26.97 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $46,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| 25. Tennessee | $45,070 |
| 26. West Virginia | $45,060 |
| 27. Missouri | $44,990 |
| 28. Texas | $44,350 |
| 29. Iowa | $43,860 |
| 30. Connecticut | $41,080 |
| 31. Indiana | $39,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $44,350 against $49,080 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Texas rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
Texas ranks 28 of 31 states.
Which city in Texas pays drilling and boring machine tool setters the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $46,460 a year.
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.