As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bridge Operator in Texas is $79,557, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,530 weekly, or $6,630 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bridge Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Bridge Operator in Texas vary widely, spanning from $63,793 to $101,878. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,305) and 75th percentile ($91,241), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,878 per year. This $19,936 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Bridge Operator often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 53 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Bridge Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bridge Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $63,793 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $71,305 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $79,557 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $91,241 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $101,878 TX August 01, 2026
25% $71,305 10% $63,793 90% $101,878 75% $91,241 $79,557 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $78,448 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $77,568 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $76,696 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $79,150 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $77,351 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $85,753 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $80,983 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $77,484 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $77,279 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $79,966 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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