SOC 51-4191 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Beaumont
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 3 metro areas compared
In Beaumont, TX the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $63,960 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Beaumont, TX the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic reaches $63,960 a year. That is 31.2% more than the national median of $48,750. Pay ranges from under $47,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,230 to $79,620.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $48,060. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 134th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,230 | −3.1% |
| 25th | $47,230 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $63,960 | +31.2% |
| 75th | $79,620 | +63.3% |
| 90th | $94,530 | +93.9% |
| Mean | $65,670 | +34.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $48,060 | 200 | |
| 2 | Houston | $47,550 | 700 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $36,510 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beaumont run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,960 goes as far as $65,870 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,870US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,960 a year, 31.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,230 to $94,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $48,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Beaumont, TX?
The median annual wage is $63,960, or $30.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,750, so pay in Beaumont, TX is 31.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Beaumont, TX earns more than $94,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $48,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Beaumont, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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