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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $56,450 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $44,580
90th percentile $80,260
Employed locally 250
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,580
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $56,450
    75th
    $69,610
    90th
    $80,260

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 58% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 42% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,880
    Waco, TX $49,990
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,680
    Amarillo, TX $49,450

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Austin, TX is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Austin, TX is 8.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,580 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.