How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Texas?
$38,950a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Texas. That is $18.73 an hour or $3,246 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.73
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 22,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,990Median: $38,950Highest 10%: $57,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 75th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 90th | $57,190 | $27.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Killeen, TX | $46,490 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $46,160 |
| Sherman, TX | $43,710 |
| Amarillo, TX | $43,110 |
| Austin, TX | $42,070 |
| Dallas, TX | $40,610 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,210 |
| Houston, TX | $37,770 |
| College Station, TX | $37,730 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,580 |
| Waco, TX | $36,070 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,210 |
| Texarkana, TX | $34,880 |
| Beaumont, TX | $34,730 |
| Longview, TX | $33,610 |
| San Angelo, TX | $33,410 |
| Tyler, TX | $33,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,620 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,110 |
| Midland, TX | $28,530 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 36. Connecticut | $39,460 |
| 37. New York | $39,330 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $39,310 |
| 39. Texas | $38,950 |
| 40. Alaska | $38,730 |
| 41. Delaware | $38,500 |
| 42. Louisiana | $38,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.73 ($38,950 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $38,950 against $43,220 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Texas rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Killeen-Temple, TX, with a median of $46,490 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.