Machinists pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for machinists is $29.46 an hour ($61,280 a year). About 8,140 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,750). It is 4% higher than the Texas median ($59,180).
Pay range for machinists in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| 25% of workers | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.46 | $61,280 |
| 75% of workers | $34.51 | $71,770 |
| 90% of workers | $39.17 | $81,470 |
Machinists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $71,590 | 300 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page) | $61,280 | 8,140 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $59,830 | 4,660 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $59,800 | 520 |
| Odessa | $59,770 | 380 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $59,030 | 1,210 |
| Midland | $58,800 | 270 |
| Tyler | $58,170 | 80 |
| Abilene | $56,160 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan | $55,560 | 90 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $53,190 | 750 |
| Wichita Falls | $52,790 | 130 |
| Killeen-Temple | $50,420 | 130 |
| Waco | $50,380 | 250 |
| Sherman-Denison | $49,710 | 160 |
| San Angelo | $49,610 | 100 |
| Texarkana | $49,310 | 140 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $48,970 | 120 |
| Victoria | $48,420 | 60 |
| Longview | $48,350 | 690 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $48,230 | 110 |
| Lubbock | $47,790 | 160 |
| El Paso | $46,880 | 360 |
| Amarillo | $41,900 | 360 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for machinists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1% over ten years, little or no change · about 26,100 openings a year (BLS)
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