Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,040 -24% vs national
Median hourly $13.00
10th percentile $18,490
90th percentile $42,380
Employed locally 470
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,490
    25th
    $19,540
    50th (median)
    $27,040
    75th
    $35,150
    90th
    $42,380

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 43% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 57% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,400
    Light Truck Drivers$36,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,960
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$26,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Lubbock, TX is $13.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Lubbock, TX is 24% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $18,490 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,540.