How much does a machinist make in Dallas?
$59,830a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.76
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 4,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,110Median: $59,830Highest 10%: $81,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,110 | $19.28 | |
| 25th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 75th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 90th | $81,930 | $39.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $71,590 |
| Houston, TX | $61,280 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,800 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,770 |
| Austin, TX | $59,030 |
| Midland, TX | $58,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $58,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,160 |
| College Station, TX | $55,560 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,190 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $52,790 |
| Killeen, TX | $50,420 |
| Waco, TX | $50,380 |
| Sherman, TX | $49,710 |
| San Angelo, TX | $49,610 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $48,420 |
| Longview, TX | $48,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $48,230 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,790 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,880 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.76 ($59,830 a year).
Do machinists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $59,830 against $58,750 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,180, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for machinist pay?
107 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,930 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.