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How much does a machinist make in Waco?

$50,380a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the Waco, TX metro area. That is $24.22 an hour or $4,198 a month.

Hourly
$24.22
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
286 of 361
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,830Median: $50,380Highest 10%: $95,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,830$17.71
25th$45,080$21.67
Median$50,380$24.22
75th$70,820$34.05
90th$95,820$46.07

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
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
Machinist salary in Texas Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in Waco

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,230
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,930
Plant and System Operator$52,450
Electrical$49,070
Grinding$47,480
Inspector$46,900
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,730
Welder$46,380
Coating$46,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$44,960
Salaries for every job in Waco, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Waco?

The median hourly pay in the Waco, TX metro area is $24.22 ($50,380 a year).

Do machinists make more in Waco than the national average?

No: $50,380 against $58,750 nationally, 14% less.

How does Waco compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $59,180, so Waco pays 15% less.

Where does Waco rank for machinist pay?

286 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in Waco?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,820 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.