DOL Median (Texas)
$49,858
vs National
+15.4%
National: $43,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,784
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,858
+15.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Machinists in Texas earns $49,858 in nominal terms, which is 15.4% above the national average of $43,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,784 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GC Maritime Services LLC | $88,000 | 1 |
| Kid Structures, LLC | $49,858 | 1 |
| ALPHA PRECISION L.L.P | $49,858 | 2 |
| CUSTOM PRECISION SHEET METAL, INC. | $49,858 | 1 |
| YK MACHINE CO INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Machinists make in Texas?
The median Machinists salary in Texas is $49,858 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Machinists?
A Machinists in Texas earns 15.4% more than the national median of $43,200, or $53,784 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.