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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $66,730 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $47,320
90th percentile $82,060
Employed locally 70
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,320
    25th
    $59,710
    50th (median)
    $66,730
    75th
    $75,720
    90th
    $82,060

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 102% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 2% above 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
    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
    Amarillo, TX $49,450

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Beaumont, TX is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Beaumont, TX is 8.1% above 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,320 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,710.