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Equipment operator salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does an Equipment Operator make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$22.78
8%
below national average
Average $22.78
Low $15.83
High $32.77

The average salary for a equipment operator is $22.78 per hour in Houston, TX and $7,022 overtime per year.176 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Equipment Operator job openings in Houston, TX

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Equipment Operator III - IAH
City of Houston, TX3.7out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$3,956.80 - $4,105.60 a month
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Equipment Operator in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NexTier Oilfield Solutions
 
$72,500per year
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Superior Skilled Trades
 
$70,720per year
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Hardhat Workforce Solutions
 
$66,560per year
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ASG
 
$64,480per year
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Sevenson Environmental Service...
 
$64,480per year
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Talent Corps
 
$64,480per year
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Highest paying cities for Equipment Operators near Houston, TX

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $23.36 per hour
  2. Houston, TX
    $22.78 per hour
  3. Kilgore, TX
    $22.25 per hour
  4. Midland, TX
    $21.91 per hour
  5. Stanton, TX
    $21.61 per hour

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