Transportation Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $35,510 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $28,300
90th percentile $75,730
Employed locally 160
National median $39,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,300
    25th
    $29,840
    50th (median)
    $35,510
    75th
    $67,470
    90th
    $75,730

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Workers, All Other salary vs area income 44% Median Transportation Workers, All Other salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,400
    New Jersey $70,700
    Ogden, UT $70,490
    Urban Honolulu, HI $65,600
    Utah $65,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,350

    Nearby metros — Transportation Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,720

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Workers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Transportation Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Transportation Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 10.4% below the national median of $39,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Workers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Transportation Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,300 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,840.