How much does a meat make in Texas?
$35,890a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Texas. That is $17.25 an hour or $2,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.25
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,230Median: $35,890Highest 10%: $45,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,230 | $11.17 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| 75th | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 90th | $45,230 | $21.75 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,270 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,240 |
| Houston, TX | $32,430 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,300 |
| 39. Virginia | $36,170 |
| 40. Oregon | $36,060 |
| 41. Texas | $35,890 |
| 42. Delaware | $35,500 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,930 |
| 44. South Carolina | $34,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.25 ($35,890 a year).
Do meats make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $35,890 against $38,300 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Texas rank for meat pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays meats the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $36,270 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.