How much does a machinist make in Texas?
$59,180a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in Texas. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,600Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $83,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $69,800 | $33.56 | |
| 90th | $83,070 | $39.94 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| McAllen, TX | $48,230 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,790 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,880 |
| Amarillo, TX | $41,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for machinists.
| 21. Colorado | $60,200 |
| 22. Maryland | $59,810 |
| 23. New Mexico | $59,440 |
| 24. Texas | $59,180 |
| 25. Maine | $59,160 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $59,110 |
| 27. Idaho | $58,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).
Do machinists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $59,180 against $58,750 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for machinist pay?
Texas ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays machinists the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $71,590 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.