Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Texas
Official Bureau of Labor Statistics Data - May 2024 - TX
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th (Entry Level) | $28,070 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,133 |
| 50th (Median) | $52,962 |
| 75th Percentile | $73,088 |
| 90th (Top Earners) | $91,095 |
| Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024 | |
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
The Texas median salary of $52,962 for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $56,163 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).
Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.
COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.
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Top Paying Jobs in Texas
| # | Job Title | Median Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $322,234 |
| 2 | Radiologists | $300,622 |
| 3 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $297,033 |
| 4 | Neurologists | $286,732 |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $285,684 |
| 6 | Psychiatrists | $242,304 |
| 7 | Physicians, Pathologists | $236,602 |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $236,040 |
| Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 | ||
About Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Texas
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.
Education Required: High school diploma
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