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How much does a machinist make in McAllen?

$48,230a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,019 a month.

Hourly
$23.19
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
327 of 361
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,510Median: $48,230Highest 10%: $67,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,510$12.26
25th$35,410$17.02
Median$48,230$23.19
75th$56,750$27.28
90th$67,080$32.25

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for machinists.

Corpus Christi, TX$71,590
Houston, TX$61,280
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
Lubbock, TX$47,790
El Paso, TX$46,880
Amarillo, TX$41,900
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Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$52,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$42,950
Welder$39,710
Electrical$38,140
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$37,800
Printing Press Operator$37,610
Inspector$37,440
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$37,010
Coating$36,670
Food Processing Worker$35,690
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $23.19 ($48,230 a year).

Do machinists make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $48,230 against $58,750 nationally, 18% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $59,180, so McAllen pays 19% less.

Where does McAllen rank for machinist pay?

327 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,080 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.