How much does a plant and system operator make in Dallas?
$50,720a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.38
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,730Median: $50,720Highest 10%: $94,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| Median | $50,720 | $24.38 | |
| 75th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| 90th | $94,720 | $45.54 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Austin, TX | $55,790 |
| Houston, TX | $53,200 |
| Waco, TX | $52,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,210 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $24.38 ($50,720 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $50,720 against $62,470 nationally, 19% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,820, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for plant and system operator pay?
53 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,720 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.