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Material Moving Workers, All Other average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $52,070 | $45,970 | $37,760 | $44,018 | 90 |
| San Antonio | $47,210 | $42,040 | $36,510 | $40,113 | 95 |
| Dallas | $43,970 | $43,010 | $37,200 | $37,510 | 103 |
| Austin | $43,800 | $43,890 | $35,460 | $37,373 | 98 |
| Houston | $41,690 | $39,930 | $34,630 | $35,678 | 99 |
| Tyler | $35,250 | $33,360 | $33,360 | $30,503 | 92 |
| McAllen | $34,480 | $32,430 | $28,200 | $29,885 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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