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Checked Oct 2026 from each program's own site. Amounts and rules can change; their page has the final word.
Updated
| Median pay, Houston area | $29.46/hr (about $61,300/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle half earn, Houston area | $23.79–$34.51/hr | BLS, May 2025 |
| Median pay, Texas | $28.45/hr (about $59,200/yr) | BLS, May 2025 |
| Top 10% earn, Texas | over $39.94/hr | BLS, May 2025 |
| Openings a year, Texas (projected) | 2,144 | TWC projections, 2024–2034 |
| Open jobs on SkillsTradeJobs around Houston | 1 from 1 employer | our listings, November 13, 2026 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025, bls.gov/oes); Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024–2034 (texaslmi.com); open jobs counted from employers' and unions' job boards, checked daily. A year is 2,080 hours, as BLS counts it.
NIMS CNC Mill or Lathe Operations · NIMS
Run a CNC mill or lathe: a written exam plus machining a part to print, taken where NIMS-registered staff can test you.
NIMS CNC Programming, Setup and Operations · NIMS
Program and set up the machine yourself: the next NIMS credential for mill or lathe.
Machinists
| Where | Middle half (25th–75th) | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $23.79 – $34.51 | $29.46 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $23.47 – $34.25 | $28.76 |
| San Antonio | $21.09 – $32.23 | $25.57 |
| Austin | $23.67 – $35.12 | $28.38 |
| All of Texas | $22.90 – $33.56 | $28.45 |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
| Where | Middle half (25th–75th) | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $20.00 – $29.14 | $24.17 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth | $18.40 – $28.94 | $23.07 |
| San Antonio | $20.27 – $28.48 | $23.77 |
| Austin | $20.66 – $30.06 | $25.18 |
| All of Texas | $18.94 – $28.73 | $23.31 |
An hour, for all workers in the occupation, not by license level. BLS: “Someone new to the field may expect wages near the 10th or 25th percentile, whereas those with more experience and education could expect wages near the 75th or 90th percentile.” BLS
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. bls.gov/oes
Schools and programs within 25 miles, nearest first. Ask each one about cost, start dates and help paying.
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY BASIC LEVEL I CERTIFICATE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: OSHA/NIMS
MANUAL MACHINING
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: CERTIFICATE
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Houston Community College · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, 1 year to less than 2 years · In-person
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL II CERTIFICATE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Associate's degree, usually 2 years · In-person · Prepares for: OSHA/NIMS
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY AAS
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Associate's degree, usually 2 years · In-person · Prepares for: OSHA/NIMS
CNC PROGRAMMING
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT · Houston · 1.4 mi
Certificate, less than 12 weeks · In-person · Prepares for: CERTIFICATE
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