verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$50,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.26/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
55,540
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,990 #48 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Texas, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Texas earn a median of $50,460 per year ($24.26 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $38,900, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $70,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $50,460 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $50,460 is worth about $51,990 in national buying power — ranking Texas #48 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,900
$18.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,460
$24.26/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,010
$33.66/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $50,460 $51,990
New Mexico $52,000 $56,392 −$1,540
Louisiana $51,700 $58,612 −$1,240
Oklahoma $47,970 $54,609 +$2,490
Arkansas $44,520 $51,209 +$5,940

Heavy Equipment Operator in Texas: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Texas?

Heavy equipment operators in Texas earn a median of $50,460 per year ($24.26 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Texas pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $50,460, Texas pays 16% below the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 55,540 work in the state.

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