Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $24,080 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.58
10th percentile $18,680
90th percentile $37,420
Employed locally 180
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,680
    25th
    $19,700
    50th (median)
    $24,080
    75th
    $26,670
    90th
    $37,420

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 36% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Angelo, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,500
    College Station-Bryan, TX $32,030
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,480
    Waco, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,330

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,190
    Light Truck Drivers $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,090
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Abilene, TX is $11.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.94 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Abilene, TX is 32.3% below the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Abilene?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $18,680 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,700.