How much does a material moving worker make in Austin?
$43,890a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,740Median: $43,890Highest 10%: $61,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,740 | $13.34 | |
| 25th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $61,830 | $29.73 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Dallas, TX | $43,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,040 |
| Houston, TX | $39,930 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,430 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $210,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,400 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,920 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $60,910 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,110 |
| Traffic Technician | $51,510 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,560 |
| Bus Driver | $46,910 |
| Bus Driver | $46,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $21.10 ($43,890 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $43,890 against $41,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,780, so Austin pays 8% more.
Where does Austin rank for material moving worker pay?
27 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,830 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.