SOC 43-4151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Order Clerks — Midland
Midland, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Order Clerks in Midland, TX is $39,660 per year, 14.1% below the national median of $46,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Order Clerks in Midland, TX is $39,660 per year, 14.1% below the national median of $46,170. Half of workers earn between $37,710 and $56,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,710 and the ninetieth at $61,480.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $48,640. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 232nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,710 | −18.3% |
| 25th | $37,710 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,660 | −14.1% |
| 75th | $56,570 | +22.5% |
| 90th | $61,480 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $45,280 | −1.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $48,640 | 30 | |
| 2 | Waco | $48,400 | 30 | |
| 3 | Houston | $45,620 | 1,270 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $45,590 | 1,890 | |
| 5 | Amarillo | $44,980 | 40 | |
| 6 | Austin | $44,460 | 450 | |
| 7 | College Station | $42,430 | 40 | |
| 8 | Longview | $41,970 | 40 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $40,360 | 320 | |
| 10 | Corpus Christi | $39,080 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $39,660 goes as far as $40,844 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,844US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,660 a year, 14.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,710 to $61,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $48,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Order Clerks in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $39,660, or $19.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,170, so pay in Midland, TX is 14.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Midland, TX earns more than $61,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,710 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $48,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Midland, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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