Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Texas
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55,540Jobs in Texas
$53,740Mean annual wage
43rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,900 | $18.70 |
| 25th percentile | $46,120 | $22.17 |
| Median (50th) | $50,460 | $24.26 |
| 75th percentile | $59,990 | $28.84 |
| 90th percentile | $70,010 | $33.66 |
| Mean | $53,740 | $25.84 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($102,020), California ($94,000), New Jersey ($93,270); the lowest are Arkansas ($45,890), Georgia ($49,660), Mississippi ($50,010). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 55,540 | $53,740 | $50,460 |
| Arkansas | 5,800 | $45,890 | $44,520 |
| Louisiana | 7,860 | $55,380 | $51,700 |
| New Mexico | 5,520 | $54,810 | $52,000 |
| Oklahoma | 7,050 | $50,110 | $47,970 |