Salary guide, May 2025
Skilled Machine Operator pay in Killeen-Temple, TX
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Killeen-Temple, TX was $48,600 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $33,500 and $48,600.
The Killeen-Temple, TX median is $8,490 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Skilled Machine Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about killeen-Temple, TX?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29,710 | $33,500 | $48,600 | $48,600 | $48,600 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14.29 | $16.10 | $23.36 | $23.36 | $23.36 |
BLS estimated 220 workers employed in this occupation in Killeen-Temple, TX. Location quotient: 0.92.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Skilled Machine Operator median is $48,600. The all-occupations median in Killeen-Temple, TX is $46,660. Ratio: 1.04 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.92 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $29,940 | $30,730 | $39,250 |
| May 2025 | $33,500 | $48,600 | $48,600 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Killeen-Temple, TX. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $44,940 | $37,120 to $47,450 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $39,190 | $36,840 to $44,500 |
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