How much does a transportation worker make in Houston?
$48,430a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,270Median: $48,430Highest 10%: $77,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,270 | $14.55 | |
| 25th | $30,270 | $14.55 | |
| Median | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $77,820 | $37.41 | |
| 90th | $77,820 | $37.41 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Dallas, TX | $31,270 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.28 ($48,430 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $48,430 against $45,650 nationally, 6% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,640, so Houston pays 8% less.
Where does Houston rank for transportation worker pay?
15 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,820 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.