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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Texas
Ranked #43 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Texas earn between $38,900 and $70,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Texas is $53,740, about 18.9% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $57,900 | $58,070 | 1,150 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $56,850 | $56,690 | 1,120 |
| Odessa, TX | $55,430 | $57,120 | 670 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $53,380 | $54,270 | 180 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $51,710 | $53,940 | 1,890 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $51,370 | $55,140 | 11,510 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,040 | $55,410 | 14,000 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $50,960 | $54,790 | 5,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Texas?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Texas is $50,460 per year (mean $53,740), and about 80% earn between $38,900 and $70,010.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Texas ranks #43 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $53,740 is about 18.9% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Texas pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Midland, TX ($57,900), Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($56,850), Odessa, TX ($55,430), by median annual wage.
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