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Process operator salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Process Operator make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$18.16
17%
below national average
Average $18.16
Low $12.05
High $27.37

The average salary for a process operator is $18.16 per hour in Houston, TX and $10,500 overtime per year.13 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated April 19, 2026).

Process Operator job openings in Houston, TX

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Process Operator
LA VAQUITA4.1out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$19 an hour
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Process Operator in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ExxonMobil
 
$102,667per year
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LyondellBasell
 
$98,631per year
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MADICORP
 
$93,600per year
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Polynt Composites USA Inc
 
$60,923per year
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Staff Zone
 
$49,920per year
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Lhoist
 
$45,760per year
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Highest paying cities for Process Operators near Houston, TX

  1. Beaumont, TX
    $44.08 per hour
  2. Pasadena, TX
    $28.31 per hour
  3. Rhome, TX
    $26.46 per hour
  4. Corsicana, TX
    $25.00 per hour
  5. Baytown, TX
    $20.91 per hour

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Senior Process Operator

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