How much does a laborer and freight make in Texas?
$37,540a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Texas. That is $18.05 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.05
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 216,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,250Median: $37,540Highest 10%: $50,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,250 | $14.06 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| 75th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 90th | $50,140 | $24.11 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tyler, TX | $43,390 |
| Midland, TX | $41,910 |
| Sherman, TX | $40,770 |
| Odessa, TX | $39,600 |
| Austin, TX | $38,530 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,510 |
| Houston, TX | $38,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,870 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,660 |
| Longview, TX | $37,590 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,470 |
| Amarillo, TX | $37,060 |
| Texarkana, TX | $36,710 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,410 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,810 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,550 |
| College Station, TX | $35,350 |
| Waco, TX | $35,270 |
| Victoria, TX | $35,180 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,130 |
| San Angelo, TX | $34,790 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $34,420 |
| Laredo, TX | $32,480 |
| Brownsville, TX | $32,300 |
| McAllen, TX | $31,610 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $30,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 39. North Carolina | $38,230 |
| 40. Florida | $38,160 |
| 41. Tennessee | $38,160 |
| 42. Texas | $37,540 |
| 43. South Carolina | $37,530 |
| 44. Delaware | $37,320 |
| 45. New Mexico | $37,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.05 ($37,540 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,540 against $40,240 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for laborer and freight pay?
Texas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays laborer and freights the most?
Tyler, TX, with a median of $43,390 a year.
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.