How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make in Texas?
$50,460a year
Median yearly pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators in Texas. That is $24.26 an hour or $4,205 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.26
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $50,460Highest 10%: $70,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| 75th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 90th | $70,010 | $33.66 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $57,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $56,850 |
| Odessa, TX | $55,430 |
| Sherman, TX | $53,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,370 |
| Houston, TX | $51,040 |
| Austin, TX | $50,960 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,500 |
| Amarillo, TX | $48,850 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,750 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48,320 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,120 |
| Longview, TX | $48,030 |
| College Station, TX | $47,980 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $47,860 |
| Waco, TX | $47,730 |
| Killeen, TX | $47,590 |
| Victoria, TX | $47,520 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $46,920 |
| Texarkana, TX | $46,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,670 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,490 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $45,630 |
| Brownsville, TX | $40,190 |
| McAllen, TX | $39,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for operating engineer and other construction equipment operators.
| 40. Louisiana | $51,700 |
| 41. Kansas | $51,620 |
| 42. West Virginia | $51,300 |
| 43. Texas | $50,460 |
| 44. Florida | $49,400 |
| 45. North Carolina | $49,310 |
| 46. South Carolina | $48,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an operating engineer and other construction equipment operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.26 ($50,460 a year).
Do operating engineer and other construction equipment operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $50,460 against $59,850 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Texas rank for operating engineer and other construction equipment operator pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays operating engineer and other construction equipment operators the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $57,900 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.