How much does a machinist make in Houston?
$61,280a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $29.46 an hour or $5,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 8,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,960Median: $61,280Highest 10%: $81,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| 25th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| 75th | $71,770 | $34.50 | |
| 90th | $81,470 | $39.17 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $71,590 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,830 |
| 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 Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $29.46 ($61,280 a year).
Do machinists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $61,280 against $58,750 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,180, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for machinist pay?
71 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,470 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.