What is the average salary in Killeen, TX?
$56,950a year
Average yearly pay across 348 jobs with official data in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.38
- Jobs with data
- 348
- Workers counted
- 141,070
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $220,900 |
| Optometrist | $160,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $158,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $154,200 |
| Pharmacist | $149,800 |
| Dentist | $147,400 |
| Financial Manager | $140,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $140,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $138,700 |
| Human Resources Manager | $135,600 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,530 |
| Registered Nurse | $93,440 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,560 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,970 |
| General and Operations Manager | $87,920 |
| Cashier | $28,610 |
| Office Clerk | $38,760 |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,280 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $33,230 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,120 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$108,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$158,600
- Chief Executive$220,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$154,200
- Construction Manager$96,930
- Education Administrator$82,470
- Education Administrator$99,300
- Education Administrator$76,290
- Education and Childcare Administrator$51,350
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$77,030
- Facilities Manager$88,670
- Financial Manager$140,300
- Food Service Manager$55,160
- General and Operations Manager$87,920
- Human Resources Manager$135,600
- Industrial Production Manager$109,800
- Lodging Manager$49,990
- Manager$124,100
- Marketing Manager$122,200
- Medical and Health Services Manager$119,700
- Natural Sciences Manager$119,400
- Property$57,580
- Public Relations Manager$102,000
- Purchasing Manager$123,600
- Sales Manager$123,900
- Social and Community Service Manager$75,180
- Transportation$89,180
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$73,270
- Budget Analyst$91,170
- Business Operations Specialist$83,780
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$64,730
- Claims Adjuster$71,780
- Compensation$71,800
- Compliance Officer$62,180
- Cost Estimator$74,420
- Credit Analyst$62,620
- Financial and Investment Analyst$80,580
- Financial Specialist$70,760
- Human Resources Specialist$70,170
- Loan Officer$60,750
- Logistician$84,680
- Management Analyst$88,610
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$58,990
- Meeting$49,090
- Project Management Specialist$90,120
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$74,210
- Tax Preparer$37,760
- Training and Development Specialist$57,870
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$90,690
- Computer Network Support Specialist$58,500
- Computer Occupation$96,890
- Computer Programmer$81,230
- Computer Systems Analyst$96,510
- Computer User Support Specialist$56,630
- Data Scientist$98,620
- Information Security Analyst$101,100
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$91,240
- Operations Research Analyst$90,000
- Software Developer$123,300
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$81,390
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$64,700
- Civil Engineer$92,830
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,130
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$71,780
- Electrical Engineer$112,600
- Electronics Engineer$117,800
- Engineer$105,000
- Industrial Engineer$95,220
- Mechanical Engineer$94,520
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$49,780
- Surveyor$70,270
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$99,240
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$88,610
- Life$52,900
- Medical Scientist$78,390
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$81,330
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$59,350
- Psychologist$130,000
Community and social service
- Child$56,670
- Clergy$60,380
- Community and Social Service Specialist$46,770
- Community Health Worker$49,300
- Counselor$46,460
- Educational$72,800
- Health Education Specialist$80,840
- Healthcare Social Worker$64,500
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,640
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$51,740
- Rehabilitation Counselor$69,180
- Social and Human Service Assistant$49,610
- Social Worker$104,300
- Substance Abuse$58,820
Legal
- Lawyer$129,400
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,970
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$49,700
- Art$65,190
- Biological Science Teacher$78,920
- Business Teacher$82,290
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,470
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$62,660
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$63,970
- Computer Science Teacher$82,180
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$47,270
- Elementary School Teacher$63,120
- English Language and Literature Teacher$64,280
- Health Specialties Teacher$77,840
- Instructional Coordinator$76,130
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,480
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$66,400
- Library Technician$34,900
- Mathematical Science Teacher$71,350
- Middle School Teacher$63,250
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$94,230
- Preschool Teacher$31,280
- Psychology Teacher$80,000
- Secondary School Teacher$63,650
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$33,550
- Special Education Teacher$62,190
- Special Education Teacher$61,200
- Special Education Teacher$61,830
- Substitute Teacher$23,710
- Teacher and Instructor$81,330
- Teaching Assistant$29,630
- Teaching Assistant$29,250
- Tutor$29,970
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$51,160
- Coach and Scout$30,120
- Editor$57,510
- Graphic Designer$57,050
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$34,390
- Photographer$32,780
- Public Relations Specialist$65,170
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$59,330
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$61,370
- Dental Hygienist$97,140
- Dentist$147,400
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$82,470
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,640
- Health Technologist and Technician$45,190
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner$86,260
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,390
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$96,860
- Medical Records Specialist$49,440
- Nurse Practitioner$138,700
- Occupational Therapist$97,040
- Optician$37,440
- Optometrist$160,500
- Pharmacist$149,800
- Pharmacy Technician$47,400
- Physical Therapist$98,120
- Physician Assistant$140,200
- Psychiatric Technician$37,110
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,990
- Registered Nurse$93,440
- Respiratory Therapist$74,370
- Speech-Language Pathologist$90,310
- Veterinarian$123,400
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$37,850
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$44,450
- Healthcare Support Worker$49,730
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$22,940
- Massage Therapist$54,120
- Medical Assistant$40,270
- Nursing Assistant$36,120
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$76,290
- Pharmacy Aide$37,730
- Phlebotomist$37,930
- Physical Therapist Aide$29,970
- Physical Therapist Assistant$76,140
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$30,490
Protective service
- Animal Control Worker$38,410
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$53,090
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$70,590
- Firefighter$57,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$59,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$74,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$92,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,110
- Lifeguard$30,830
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$70,240
- School Bus Monitor$25,990
- Security Guard$35,390
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$21,280
- Chef and Head Cook$53,000
- Cook$29,020
- Cook$34,930
- Cook$30,510
- Cook$25,940
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$19,990
- Dishwasher$28,560
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$26,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$35,090
- Food Preparation Worker$30,300
- Food Server$28,520
- Host and Hostess$26,430
- Waiter and Waitress$22,910
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,240
- Animal Caretaker$33,000
- Childcare Worker$25,960
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$34,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,680
- Funeral Attendant$29,260
- Hairdresser$28,080
- Recreation Worker$32,750
- Residential Advisor$34,610
- Skincare Specialist$41,440
- Usher$22,590
Sales and related
- Cashier$28,610
- Counter and Rental Clerk$35,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$74,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$43,330
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,620
- Parts Salesperson$30,280
- Real Estate Broker$47,870
- Real Estate Sales Agent$46,610
- Retail Salesperson$29,970
- Sale and Related Worker$42,240
- Sales Engineer$123,800
- Sales Representative$100,200
- Sales Representative$62,270
- Sales Representatives of Service$48,350
- Security$60,380
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$38,650
- Billing and Posting Clerk$43,890
- Bookkeeping$46,170
- Court$44,510
- Customer Service Representative$38,280
- Data Entry Keyer$39,550
- Dispatcher$43,520
- Eligibility Interviewer$48,170
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,030
- File Clerk$36,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$58,980
- Hotel$27,370
- Human Resources Assistant$49,920
- Information and Record Clerk$49,730
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,630
- Interviewer$39,900
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,790
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$46,250
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$39,890
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,630
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$45,050
- Office Clerk$38,760
- Order Clerk$36,960
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,290
- Postal Service Clerk$62,950
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$58,510
- Procurement Clerk$49,940
- Production$48,900
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,750
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$34,510
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,740
- Shipping$43,200
- Switchboard Operator$29,570
- Teller$36,460
- Weigher$49,450
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$30,730
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$47,570
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,010
- Construction and Building Inspector$61,490
- Construction Laborer$37,690
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$40,100
- Electrician$49,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$62,310
- Glazier$45,420
- Helpers--Electrician$39,730
- Helpers--Pipelayer$39,510
- Highway Maintenance Worker$38,610
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,590
- Painter$43,450
- Plumber$56,620
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$38,360
- Sheet Metal Worker$50,430
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$74,240
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,420
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$45,870
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$54,400
- Computer$41,830
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$57,750
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$61,410
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$76,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$68,620
- Heating$49,630
- Helpers--Installation$36,140
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,980
- Installation$46,820
- Locksmith and Safe Repairer$46,500
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$45,470
- Maintenance Worker$60,260
- Mechanical Door Repairer$44,720
- Medical Equipment Repairer$49,780
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$52,410
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$57,320
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$68,450
- Tire Repairer and Changer$35,970
Production
- Baker$30,080
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$43,100
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$38,030
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,040
- Coating$45,110
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$44,900
- Cutting$40,180
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$37,610
- Electrical$51,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,100
- Food Processing Worker$40,590
- Grinding$41,490
- Helpers--Production Worker$35,100
- Inspector$46,580
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,500
- Machinist$50,420
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$45,580
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$35,630
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$46,780
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,490
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$49,520
- Plant and System Operator$50,190
- Pourer and Caster$37,970
- Printing Press Operator$38,020
- Production Worker$48,600
- Separating$41,600
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,170
- Welder$48,460
Transportation and material moving
- Aircraft Service Attendant$34,120
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,300
- Bus Driver$41,200
- Bus Driver$38,800
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,440
- Crane and Tower Operator$76,010
- Driver/Sales Worker$31,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,550
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,040
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,720
- Laborer and Freight$37,870
- Light Truck Driver$44,750
- Motor Vehicle Operator$44,300
- Packer and Packager$35,320
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$40,830
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,010
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,560
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Killeen, TX?
About $56,950 a year ($27.38 an hour): the average of the 348 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Killeen, TX?
Chief Executive ($220,900), Optometrist ($160,500), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($158,600).
What are the most common jobs in Killeen, TX?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (7,120 jobs), Registered Nurse (5,340 jobs), Stocker and Order Filler (3,970 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.