How much does a material moving worker make in Texas?
$40,780a year
Median yearly pay for material moving workers in Texas. That is $19.61 an hour or $3,398 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.61
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $40,780Highest 10%: $57,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| 75th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| 90th | $57,210 | $27.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $45,970 |
| Austin, TX | $43,890 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,040 |
| Houston, TX | $39,930 |
| Tyler, TX | $33,360 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for material moving workers.
| 23. Michigan | $44,090 |
| 24. Nevada | $42,970 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $41,690 |
| 26. Texas | $40,780 |
| 27. Illinois | $39,870 |
| 28. South Carolina | $39,370 |
| 29. North Carolina | $38,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a material moving worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.61 ($40,780 a year).
Do material moving workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $40,780 against $41,800 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for material moving worker pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 37 states.
Which city in Texas pays material moving workers the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $45,970 a year.
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.