How much does a packer and packager make in Houston?
$30,690a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 285 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 8,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,300Median: $30,690Highest 10%: $44,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,300 | $11.20 | |
| 25th | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| Median | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 90th | $44,400 | $21.35 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| Amarillo, TX | $35,650 |
| Austin, TX | $35,490 |
| Killeen, TX | $35,320 |
| San Angelo, TX | $34,990 |
| Midland, TX | $34,350 |
| College Station, TX | $34,020 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $33,910 |
| Tyler, TX | $33,550 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $33,350 |
| Dallas, TX | $33,090 |
| Texarkana, TX | $32,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32,760 |
| Waco, TX | $32,680 |
| Sherman, TX | $30,340 |
| Longview, TX | $30,320 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,940 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,800 |
| Laredo, TX | $28,730 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,180 |
| El Paso, TX | $26,380 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,090 |
| McAllen, TX | $23,550 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.75 ($30,690 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $30,690 against $36,280 nationally, 15% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,090, so Houston pays 7% less.
Where does Houston rank for packer and packager pay?
285 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,400 or more.
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.