How much does a material moving worker make in Dallas?
$43,010a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $20.68 an hour or $3,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.68
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,800Median: $43,010Highest 10%: $54,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $43,010 | $20.68 | |
| 75th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| 90th | $54,030 | $25.98 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Austin, TX | $43,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,040 |
| Houston, TX | $39,930 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,430 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $20.68 ($43,010 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $43,010 against $41,800 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,780, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for material moving worker pay?
29 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,030 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.