SOC 51-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — Midland
Midland, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $28,530, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders, 34.0% beneath the national figure of $43,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $28,530, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders, 34.0% beneath the national figure of $43,220. Pay ranges from under $28,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,530 to $46,010.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Killeen records the highest median at $46,490. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 289th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,530 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $28,530 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $28,530 | −34.0% |
| 75th | $46,010 | +6.5% |
| 90th | $65,530 | +51.6% |
| Mean | $38,520 | −10.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Killeen | $46,490 | 270 | |
| 2 | Wichita Falls | $46,160 | 200 | |
| 3 | Sherman | $43,710 | 350 | |
| 4 | Amarillo | $43,110 | 370 | |
| 5 | Austin | $42,070 | 970 | |
| 6 | Dallas | $40,610 | 8,240 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $38,210 | 2,580 | |
| 8 | Houston | $37,770 | 4,230 | |
| 9 | College Station | $37,730 | 130 | |
| 10 | Lubbock | $36,580 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $28,530 goes as far as $29,382 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,530 a year, 34.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,530 to $65,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Killeen, at $46,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $28,530, or $13.72 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 Midland, TX is 34.0% 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 $65,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,530 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 Killeen, at $46,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 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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