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

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

Median annual salary $49,990 -19% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $86,320
Employed locally 80
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $68,280
    90th
    $86,320

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 78% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 22% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,680
    Amarillo, TX $49,450

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in Waco, TX is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in Waco, TX is 19% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.