SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Odessa
Odessa, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Odessa, TX is $39,810 per year, close to the national median of $37,330 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Odessa, TX is $39,810 per year, close to the national median of $37,330 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $28,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,760 to $45,490.
Employment stands at 1,810, or 22.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 180th of 241 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,840 | −22.7% |
| 25th | $36,760 | −1.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,810 | +6.6% |
| 75th | $45,490 | +21.9% |
| 90th | $49,960 | +33.8% |
| Mean | $40,230 | +7.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $38,200 | 1,900 | |
| 2 | Austin | $37,720 | 27,430 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $37,590 | 111,100 | |
| 4 | Waco | $37,500 | 3,540 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $37,360 | 27,440 | |
| 6 | Victoria | $37,120 | 870 | |
| 7 | Houston | $36,890 | 72,970 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $36,560 | 3,970 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $36,470 | 3,450 | |
| 10 | Longview | $35,770 | 3,300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Odessa run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $39,810 goes as far as $40,999 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,999US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,810 a year, 6.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,840 to $49,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,810 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $38,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Odessa, TX?
The median annual wage is $39,810, or $19.14 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 $37,330, so pay in Odessa, TX is 6.6% 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 Odessa, TX earns more than $49,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,840 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 Midland, at $38,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,810 jobs in this occupation in Odessa, 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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