Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $30,190 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.51
10th percentile $25,310
90th percentile $40,630
Employed locally 470
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,310
    25th
    $27,540
    50th (median)
    $30,190
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $40,630

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 45% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 55% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,330
    Light Truck Drivers $37,290
    Bus Drivers, School $36,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Killeen, TX is $14.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Killeen, TX is 15.1% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $25,310 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,540.