Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $49,450 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $65,230
Employed locally 30
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $65,230

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 74% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $87,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,590
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,510
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Billings, MT $83,530

    Nearby metros — Plant and System Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,730
    Midland, TX $60,100
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $56,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,880
    Waco, TX $49,990
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,680

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plant and System Operators, All Other make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Amarillo, TX is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.75 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Amarillo, TX is 19.9% below the national median of $61,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.