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Plant and System Operators, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $73,780 | $60,100 | $48,910 | $60,734 | 96 |
| Houston | $59,800 | $53,200 | $46,490 | $50,229 | 99 |
| Dallas | $59,430 | $50,720 | $41,500 | $49,932 | 103 |
| Waco | $59,100 | $52,450 | $40,630 | $49,667 | 93 |
| Austin | $58,700 | $55,790 | $50,520 | $49,345 | 98 |
| Longview | $57,530 | $49,180 | $44,480 | $48,405 | 89 |
| San Antonio | $55,790 | $51,210 | $44,030 | $47,007 | 95 |
| Sherman | $51,420 | $44,110 | $44,110 | $43,496 | 94 |
| Killeen | $49,280 | $50,190 | $38,100 | $41,776 | 91 |
| Amarillo | $44,510 | $38,840 | $35,300 | $37,944 | 92 |
| Tyler | $43,610 | $40,710 | $36,890 | $37,221 | 92 |
| El Paso | $41,230 | $38,020 | $35,070 | $35,308 | 90 |
*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.
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in other states
Plant and System Operators, All Other salary by city and state
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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 51-8099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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