Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $30,900 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $24,490
90th percentile $35,190
Employed locally 690
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,490
    25th
    $29,110
    50th (median)
    $30,900
    75th
    $32,850
    90th
    $35,190

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 48% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 52% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,330
    Killeen-Temple, TX $30,190

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,160
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,460
    Light Truck Drivers $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Waco, TX is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Waco, TX is 13.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $24,490 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,110.