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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $54,880 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.38
10th percentile $37,860
90th percentile $93,690
Employed locally 800
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,860
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $54,880
    75th
    $76,910
    90th
    $93,690

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 68% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 32% 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
    Waco, TX $49,990
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,680
    Amarillo, TX $49,450

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Houston, TX is $26.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 11.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $37,860 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.