As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Bridge Operator in Texas is $79,472, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,528 weekly, or $6,623 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Bridge Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Bridge Operator in Texas vary widely, spanning from $63,745 to $101,716. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,240) and 75th percentile ($91,115), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,716 per year. This $19,875 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 $63,745 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $71,240 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $79,472 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $91,115 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $101,716 TX April 01, 2026
25% $71,240 10% $63,745 90% $101,716 75% $91,115 $79,472 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $76,390 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $76,433 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $76,623 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $82,271 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $76,064 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $84,902 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $79,829 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $77,508 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $76,064 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $80,010 Date Updated April 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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