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

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

Median annual salary $60,100 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $42,130
90th percentile $117,460
Employed locally 40
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,130
    25th
    $48,910
    50th (median)
    $60,100
    75th
    $94,810
    90th
    $117,460

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 64% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 36% 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
    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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $59,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,460
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,080
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $95,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Midland, TX is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Midland, TX is 2.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $42,130 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,910.