Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $29,790 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.32
10th percentile $21,790
90th percentile $41,190
Employed locally 90
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,790
    25th
    $23,240
    50th (median)
    $29,790
    75th
    $39,040
    90th
    $41,190

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 32% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 68% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,750
    Wellhead Pumpers $79,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,300
    Light Truck Drivers $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Midland, TX is $14.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Midland, TX is 16.3% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $21,790 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,240.