How much does a material moving worker make in Houston?
$39,930a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.20 an hour or $3,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.20
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 72
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $39,930Highest 10%: $54,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| 75th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 90th | $54,570 | $26.24 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for material moving workers.
| Austin, TX | $43,890 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,040 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,430 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.20 ($39,930 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $39,930 against $41,800 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,780, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for material moving worker pay?
36 of 72 metro areas with data.
How much does a material moving worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,570 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.