SOC 43-4151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Order Clerks — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Order Clerks in Texas is $44,280 per year, close to the national median of $46,170 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Order Clerks in Texas is $44,280 per year, close to the national median of $46,170 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,440 and $52,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,230 and the ninetieth at $61,690.
Employment stands at 5,180, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Texas ranks number 31st out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $48,640. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 580th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,230 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $37,440 | −18.9% |
| Median (50th) | $44,280 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $52,000 | +12.6% |
| 90th | $61,690 | +33.6% |
| Mean | $46,020 | −0.3% |
Highest-paying 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 | Midland | $39,660 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $44,280 goes as far as $45,602 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,602US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,280 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,230 to $61,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 48 states for 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 Texas?
The median annual wage is $44,280, or $21.29 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 Texas is 4.1% 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 Texas earns more than $61,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,230 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 5,180 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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