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Texas employs 911,578 construction workers, reflecting 4% growth over the prior year, which points to a market that has been actively expanding. Equipment operators in the state earn a median of $24.26 per hour, with experienced operators at the 75th and 90th percentiles reaching $28.84 and $33.66 respectively. If you're weighing where to take your next assignment, Texas offers a large, growing construction base with wages that scale meaningfully with experience.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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