SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Killeen
Killeen-Temple, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Killeen, TX is $46,490 per year, close to the national median of $43,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Killeen, TX is $46,490 per year, close to the national median of $43,220 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,330 and $49,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,130 and the ninetieth at $51,610.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Wichita Falls records the highest median at $46,160. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 215th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,130 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $34,330 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $46,490 | +7.6% |
| 75th | $49,410 | +14.3% |
| 90th | $51,610 | +19.4% |
| Mean | $43,400 | +0.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita Falls | $46,160 | 200 | |
| 2 | Sherman | $43,710 | 350 | |
| 3 | Amarillo | $43,110 | 370 | |
| 4 | Austin | $42,070 | 970 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $40,610 | 8,240 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $38,210 | 2,580 | |
| 7 | Houston | $37,770 | 4,230 | |
| 8 | College Station | $37,730 | 130 | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $36,580 | 170 | |
| 10 | Waco | $36,070 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Killeen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $46,490 goes as far as $47,878 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,878US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,490 a year, 7.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,130 to $51,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita Falls, at $46,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Killeen, TX?
The median annual wage is $46,490, or $22.35 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 $43,220, so pay in Killeen, TX is 7.6% higher. 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 Killeen, TX earns more than $51,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,130 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 Wichita Falls, at $46,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Killeen, 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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