📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Conveyor Operator Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$40,166
per year
Median
$37,316
per year
Hourly
$19.31
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,386
25th Percentile — Junior$34,466
50th Percentile — Median$37,316
75th Percentile — Senior$48,146
90th Percentile — Top Earners$52,685
💡 Top-earning Conveyor Operators in Texas make up to $52,685 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$37.3k
2021
$37.8k
2022
$38.4k
2023
$39.0k
2024
$39.6k
2025
$40.2k
2026
📈 Conveyor Operator salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 1.5% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Conveyor Operator Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $38,961 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $36,149 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $39,764 -1.0% Medium
Austin $43,379 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $38,559 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $32,936 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $38,961 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $34,944 -13.0% Medium
Plano $40,969 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $32,133 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $32,936 -18.0% Medium
Garland $38,158 -5.0% Medium
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Conveyor Operator Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Conveyor Operators. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $40,166 per year, Texas's Conveyor Operator salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $28,386–$34,466, while experienced Conveyor Operators can command $48,146–$52,685.

Looking ahead, the Conveyor Operator profession in Texas is projected to grow at 1.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Conveyor Operator salary in Texas is $40,166 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $42,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Conveyor Operators the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Conveyor Operator employment.
  • At $40,166/year, Texas Conveyor Operator salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $42,280/year.