Machinists pay in Texas
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Machinists in Texas is $57,926, based on 20,970 workers. Among the 7 states with published data, that ranks number 4. The BLS national median for the occupation is $58,750, so Texas averages 1.4% below it.
Published data for Texas currently covers the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area, with a local median wage of $61,280.
Cost of living for Machinists in Texas
We compare 10 Texas counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Austin County, TX leaves the largest yearly margin, $34,496. Chambers County, TX leaves the smallest, $29,168. The median wage covers all four basics in 10 of the 10 counties.
Machinists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Machinists are Minnesota ($61,231), Wisconsin ($60,216), Illinois ($58,246) and California ($57,336).
Frequently asked questions: Machinists in Texas
How much do Machinists earn in Texas?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $57,926.
Which Texas county is best for Machinists?
Austin County, TX leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($34,496). San Jacinto County, TX follows at $31,484.