Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Texas
Median Annual Salary
$49,650
$23.87/hr
Salary Range
$38,240 – $65,740
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
55,290
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+4.1%
About average
COL-Adjusted
$51,451
real purchasing power
15.4% below the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,240 (entry)$49,650 (median)$65,740 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+10.9%
$5,095 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $54,320 | 1,210 |
| Midland | $53,450 | 1,250 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $50,740 | 4,770 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $50,510 | 13,150 |
| Amarillo | $50,310 | 430 |
| Odessa | $50,150 | 890 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $50,080 | 12,120 |
| Sherman-Denison | $49,770 | 200 |
| Corpus Christi | $49,310 | 1,160 |
| Waco | $49,080 | 490 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $49,040 | 3,970 |
| Abilene | $48,260 | 200 |
| Victoria | $47,550 | 160 |
| Tyler | $47,050 | 310 |
| College Station-Bryan | $47,040 | 450 |
| Killeen-Temple | $46,950 | 500 |
| San Angelo | $46,900 | 270 |
| Texarkana | $46,260 | 200 |
| Lubbock | $45,770 | 500 |
| Longview | $45,050 | 1,080 |
| El Paso | $44,480 | 990 |
| Wichita Falls | $43,720 | 150 |
| Eagle Pass | $43,260 | 50 |
| Laredo | $42,290 | 300 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $39,560 | 400 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $39,350 | 980 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.