How much does a plant and system operator make in Houston?
$53,200a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $25.58 an hour or $4,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.58
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,230Median: $53,200Highest 10%: $94,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $53,200 | $25.58 | |
| 75th | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| 90th | $94,160 | $45.27 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators.
| Austin, TX | $55,790 |
| Waco, TX | $52,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,720 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $25.58 ($53,200 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $53,200 against $62,470 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,820, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for plant and system operator pay?
48 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a plant and system operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,160 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.