Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Austin, TX
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The median heavy equipment operator in the Austin area earns $50,960 a year ($24.50 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($59,850) and 1% above the Texas median ($50,460). Half of the 5,010 heavy equipment operators there earn between $48,020 and $61,120.
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,420 | $38,900 | $42,190 |
| 25th percentile | $48,020 | $46,120 | $48,680 |
| Median | $50,960 | $50,460 | $59,850 |
| 75th percentile | $61,120 | $59,990 | $77,170 |
| 90th percentile | $71,390 | $70,010 | $101,090 |
| Average | $54,790 | $53,740 | $66,290 |
| Jobs | 5,010 | 55,540 | 478,090 |
Austin, TX ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for heavy equipment operator pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($124,750).
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- Dallas, TX: $51,370
- Houston, TX: $51,040
- San Antonio, TX: $48,750
- San Francisco, CA: $124,750
- San Jose, CA: $124,340
- Chicago, IL: $103,100
- Seattle, WA: $95,750
- New York, NY: $95,050
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- Construction Laborer: $44,000
- Electrician: $60,390
- Carpenter: $50,260
- Plumber: $62,810
- Construction Supervisor: $77,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.