How much does a plant and system operator make in Texas?
$50,820a year
Median yearly pay for plant and system operators in Texas. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,380Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $84,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 25th | $43,430 | $20.88 | |
| Median | $50,820 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 90th | $84,500 | $40.63 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $60,100 |
| Austin, TX | $55,790 |
| Houston, TX | $53,200 |
| Waco, TX | $52,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,720 |
| Killeen, TX | $50,190 |
| Longview, TX | $49,180 |
| Sherman, TX | $44,110 |
| Tyler, TX | $40,710 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,840 |
| El Paso, TX | $38,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plant and system operators.
| 38. Missouri | $51,560 |
| 39. Florida | $50,910 |
| 40. Pennsylvania | $50,840 |
| 41. Texas | $50,820 |
| 42. Nebraska | $48,220 |
| 43. Arkansas | $46,020 |
| 44. Georgia | $44,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plant and system operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).
Do plant and system operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $50,820 against $62,470 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for plant and system operator pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays plant and system operators the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $60,100 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.