Machinist Salary in Texas (2026)
$28.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,731/year ($4,144/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,700 Machinist jobs in Texas (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Machinist salary of $59,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $49,731 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,922 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,527 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,731 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,144 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Texas?
- The median Machinist salary in Texas is $59,180 per year ($28.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,630 and $69,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $59,180, a single filer in Texas takes home about $49,731 per year ($4,144 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 21,700 Machinist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.