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Machine operator salary in Houston, TX, 2026

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

Average base salary

$18.67
same
as national average
Average $18.67
Low $14.13
High $24.67

The average salary for a machine operator is $18.67 per hour in Houston, TX. 426 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Machine Operator job openings in Houston, TX

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Production Machine Operator
Burkhead Manufacturing Co
Houston, TX
From $10.50 an hour
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Machine Operator in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PLASSER AMERICAN CORPORATION
 
$65,000per year
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FlexTrades
 
$62,400per year
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FabCorp
 
$56,160per year
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Entegee
 
$56,160per year
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Staffing Network
 
$55,120per year
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Machine Operation
 
$53,414per year
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Highest paying cities for Machine Operators near Houston, TX

  1. Northlake, TX
    $21.77 per hour
  2. Saginaw, TX
    $20.49 per hour
  3. McKinney, TX
    $19.17 per hour
  4. Grand Prairie, TX
    $18.95 per hour
  5. Garland, TX
    $18.42 per hour

Where can a Machine Operator earn more?

Compare salaries for Machine Operators in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Machine Operator get paid in Houston, TX?

Entry Level Machine Operator

Job openings
Average $15.83 per hour

Senior Machine Operator

Job openings
Average $19.23 per hour