Killeen-Temple, TX Salaries and Median Wage

Jobs in Killeen-Temple, TX paid a median of $46,660 a year ($22.43 an hour) across all occupations in May 2025, 244th of the 393 metro areas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Area Killeen-Temple, TXOccupations AllPeriod May 2025

Median annual: $46,660
Median hourly: $22.43
Mean annual: $62,390
Jobs on record: 150,580

$26,32010th percentile$12.66 an hour

$33,70025th percentile$16.20 an hour

$46,660Median$22.43 an hour

$71,84075th percentile$34.54 an hour

$104,80090th percentile$50.38 an hour

Grey needle: U.S. median, $50,980 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all-occupations row for Killeen-Temple, TX. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026. Confirm any figure in the OEWS tables at bls.gov.

How does Killeen-Temple, TX compare on pay?

The median is 8% below the U.S. median of $50,980 and ranks 244th of the 393 metro areas; the 135 nonmetropolitan areas are not ranked here. Prices here are 8.9% below the U.S. average, with a price level of 91.1 where the nation is 100; dividing the median by that gives $51,200. The median rose 4.6% from May 2024 to May 2025.

Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. These are survey estimates, so an area one rank away can be within sampling error.

What are the most common jobs in Killeen-Temple, TX?

Fast food and counter workers are the largest occupation here, with 7,120 jobs.

Occupation	Jobs	Median
Fast Food and Counter Workers	7,120	$26,530
Registered Nurses	5,340	$93,440
Stockers and Order Fillers	3,970	$36,560
Retail Salespersons	3,870	$29,970
General and Operations Managers	3,650	$87,920
Cashiers	3,250	$28,610
Office Clerks, General	2,810	$38,760
Customer Service Representatives	2,670	$38,280
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2,490	$33,230
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	2,280	$63,120

Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan file, May 2025.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Killeen-Temple, TX?

Computer and information systems managers lead at a median of $154,180, among occupations with at least 100 jobs.

Computer and Information Systems Managers$154,180320 jobs
Pharmacists$149,790350 jobs
Dentists, General$147,360120 jobs
Financial Managers$140,310460 jobs
Physician Assistants$140,200350 jobs
Nurse Practitioners$138,670480 jobs
Human Resources Managers$135,580210 jobs
Lawyers$129,430260 jobs
Managers, All Other$124,100310 jobs
Sales Managers$123,890420 jobs
All occupations in Killeen-Temple, TX$46,660150,580 jobs

Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan file, May 2025.

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Pay for all 356 occupations in Killeen-Temple, TX

BLS publishes pay for 356 occupations in Killeen-Temple, TX, listed by family with the largest first; where the sample is too small the figure shows n/a.

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Occupation	Median	Jobs
Management
General and Operations Managers	$87,920	3,650
Medical and Health Services Managers	$119,710	1,030
Construction Managers	$96,930	580
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$82,470	540
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$57,580	470
Financial Managers	$140,310	460
Sales Managers	$123,890	420
Food Service Managers	$55,160	370
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$154,180	320
Managers, All Other	$124,100	310
Marketing Managers	$122,220	240
Human Resources Managers	$135,580	210
Administrative Services Managers	$108,220	190
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$89,180	170
Industrial Production Managers	$109,780	160
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$99,300	150
Social and Community Service Managers	$75,180	150
Facilities Managers	$88,670	130
Chief Executives	$220,940	80
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$158,560	70
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$51,350	70
Purchasing Managers	$123,590	70
Natural Sciences Managers	$119,430	60
Education Administrators, All Other	$76,290	50
Lodging Managers	$49,990	50
Public Relations Managers	$101,950	50
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$77,030	40
Business and Financial Operations
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$83,780	1,570
Project Management Specialists	$90,120	790
Accountants and Auditors	$73,270	730
Human Resources Specialists	$70,170	720
Training and Development Specialists	$57,870	530
Management Analysts	$88,610	500
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$64,730	480
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$58,990	340
Logisticians	$84,680	310
Compliance Officers	$62,180	240
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$71,780	220
Cost Estimators	$74,420	210
Financial Specialists, All Other	$70,760	210
Loan Officers	$60,750	170
Financial and Investment Analysts	$80,580	110
Budget Analysts	$91,170	90
Tax Preparers	$37,760	70
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$49,090	60
Personal Financial Advisors	n/a	60
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$71,800	40
Property Appraisers and Assessors	$74,210	40
Credit Analysts	$62,620	30
Computer and Mathematical
Computer Occupations, All Other	$96,890	590
Computer User Support Specialists	$56,630	490
Software Developers	$123,320	470
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$91,240	310
Computer Systems Analysts	$96,510	270
Operations Research Analysts	$90,000	120
Data Scientists	$98,620	100
Computer Network Architects	$90,690	80
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$81,390	80
Computer Network Support Specialists	$58,500	60
Information Security Analysts	$101,100	60
Computer Programmers	$81,230	40
Architecture and Engineering
Civil Engineers	$92,830	270
Industrial Engineers	$95,220	200
Mechanical Engineers	$94,520	110
Electrical Engineers	$112,580	80
Engineers, All Other	$104,990	80
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$117,830	60
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$49,780	60
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	n/a	50
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,700	50
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,130	50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,780	50
Surveyors	$70,270	40
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$81,330	160
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$99,240	80
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$78,390	70
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$52,900	60
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$88,610	50
Psychologists, All Other	$129,960	50
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$59,350	40
Community and Social Service
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,670	530
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$72,800	390
Social and Human Service Assistants	$49,610	370
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$58,820	340
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$51,740	230
Healthcare Social Workers	$64,500	160
Social Workers, All Other	$104,330	160
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$45,640	90
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$46,770	80
Clergy	$60,380	50
Health Education Specialists	$80,840	50
Community Health Workers	$49,300	40
Rehabilitation Counselors	$69,180	40
Counselors, All Other	$46,460	30
Legal
Lawyers	$129,430	260
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$58,970	220
Educational Instruction and Library
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,120	2,280
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$29,250	2,110
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,650	1,670
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,250	1,290
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$62,190	700
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,970	550
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$31,280	520
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$23,710	350
Instructional Coordinators	$76,130	320
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$81,330	190
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$94,230	180
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$33,550	180
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,840	150
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,470	140
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,830	140
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$66,400	130
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,290	90
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$47,270	90
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$62,660	80
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$29,630	80
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$61,200	70
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,480	60
Library Technicians	$34,900	60
Tutors	$29,970	50
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,920	40
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,180	40
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,280	40
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$71,350	40
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$49,700	30
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,190	n/a
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,000	n/a
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
Coaches and Scouts	$30,120	190
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$34,390	190
Public Relations Specialists	$65,170	190
Graphic Designers	$57,050	80
Audio and Video Technicians	$51,160	30
Editors	$57,510	30
Photographers	$32,780	n/a
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Registered Nurses	$93,440	5,340
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$63,390	1,190
Physicians, All Other	n/a	750
Pharmacy Technicians	$47,400	540
Nurse Practitioners	$138,670	480
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$61,370	440
Physical Therapists	$98,120	370
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$77,990	360
Pharmacists	$149,790	350
Physician Assistants	$140,200	350
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$45,190	310
Speech-Language Pathologists	$90,310	270
Respiratory Therapists	$74,370	260
Medical Records Specialists	$49,440	220
Psychiatric Technicians	$37,110	210
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$37,850	210
Occupational Therapists	$97,040	200
Dental Hygienists	$97,140	190
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$82,470	150
General Internal Medicine Physicians	n/a	130
Dentists, General	$147,360	120
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,640	120
Veterinarians	$123,390	80
Athletic Trainers	$59,330	60
Opticians, Dispensing	$37,440	60
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$86,260	50
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$96,860	50
Chiropractors	n/a	40
Dermatologists	n/a	40
Optometrists	$160,460	30
Healthcare Support
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$22,940	1,950
Nursing Assistants	$36,120	1,480
Medical Assistants	$40,270	910
Dental Assistants	$44,450	470
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$49,730	400
Phlebotomists	$37,930	150
Physical Therapist Assistants	$76,140	150
Massage Therapists	$54,120	120
Physical Therapist Aides	$29,970	120
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$76,290	90
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$30,490	90
Pharmacy Aides	$37,730	30
Protective Service
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$53,090	1,540
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$70,240	840
Security Guards	$35,390	730
Firefighters	$57,660	440
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$59,890	200
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$30,830	150
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$70,590	130
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$74,350	120
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$92,690	80
Private Detectives and Investigators	n/a	50
School Bus Monitors	$25,990	50
Animal Control Workers	$38,410	30
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$60,110	30
Food Preparation and Serving Related
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$26,530	7,120
Waiters and Waitresses	$22,910	1,900
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$35,090	1,780
Cooks, Restaurant	$30,510	1,340
Food Preparation Workers	$30,300	910
Cooks, Fast Food	$29,020	510
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$19,990	480
Bartenders	$21,280	450
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$26,430	370
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$34,930	300
Dishwashers	$28,560	290
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$28,520	180
Chefs and Head Cooks	$53,000	110
Cooks, All Other	$25,940	40
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$33,230	2,490
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$29,500	1,090
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$36,470	630
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$41,650	200
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$46,010	110
Pest Control Workers	$35,210	100
Personal Care and Service
Childcare Workers	$25,960	480
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$24,240	310
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$28,080	290
Recreation Workers	$32,750	240
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$34,780	180
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	$22,590	180
Animal Caretakers	$33,000	160
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$44,680	100
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$46,370	90
Skincare Specialists	$41,440	60
Funeral Attendants	$29,260	50
Residential Advisors	$34,610	30
Sales and Related
Retail Salespersons	$29,970	3,870
Cashiers	$28,610	3,250
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$43,330	1,410
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$48,350	1,090
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$62,270	660
Counter and Rental Clerks	$35,540	440
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$100,220	390
Parts Salespersons	$30,280	330
Real Estate Sales Agents	$46,610	320
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$60,380	270
Insurance Sales Agents	$60,620	250
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$74,570	230
Sales and Related Workers, All Other	$42,240	140
Sales Engineers	$123,770	40
Real Estate Brokers	$47,870	n/a
Office and Administrative Support
Office Clerks, General	$38,760	2,810
Customer Service Representatives	$38,280	2,670
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$42,740	1,560
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$58,980	1,430
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$46,170	1,220
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$34,510	890
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$38,630	880
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	$43,200	880
Postal Service Mail Carriers	$58,510	400
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	$49,730	320
Tellers	$36,460	320
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$61,030	300
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	$45,050	300
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$27,370	280
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$48,900	270
Billing and Posting Clerks	$43,890	260
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$44,510	240
Bill and Account Collectors	$38,650	210
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$43,520	210
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$53,290	190
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$48,170	160
Public Safety Telecommunicators	$48,750	150
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$46,250	140
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$49,920	120
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	$39,900	120
File Clerks	$36,640	100
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$48,790	100
Data Entry Keyers	$39,550	90
Postal Service Clerks	$62,950	80
Procurement Clerks	$49,940	80
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$47,630	70
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping	$49,450	70
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	$39,890	50
Order Clerks	$36,960	50
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	$29,570	50
Couriers and Messengers	n/a	30
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	$30,730	50
Construction and Extraction
Construction Laborers	$37,690	940
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$62,310	680
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$47,590	570
Electricians	$49,660	550
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$47,010	390
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$56,620	340
Carpenters	$47,570	270
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$43,450	170
Construction and Building Inspectors	$61,490	140
Highway Maintenance Workers	$38,610	130
Glaziers	$45,420	110
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$39,510	90
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$40,100	80
Helpers--Electricians	$39,730	60
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$38,360	60
Sheet Metal Workers	$50,430	50
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$45,470	1,680
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$45,870	1,110
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$68,620	730
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$49,630	410
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$54,400	360
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,980	300
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$46,820	230
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$49,420	220
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$36,140	200
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$52,410	180
Tire Repairers and Changers	$35,970	170
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$74,240	130
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$61,410	120
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$60,260	120
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$76,150	90
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$57,320	80
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$57,750	70
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$41,830	60
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$46,500	60
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$68,450	60
Mechanical Door Repairers	$44,720	30
Medical Equipment Repairers	$49,780	30
Production
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$35,630	1,030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$62,100	550
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$48,460	400
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$46,580	390
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$49,520	350
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$46,490	270
Production Workers, All Other	$48,600	220
Helpers--Production Workers	$35,100	210
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$28,500	210
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$46,170	190
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$45,110	150
Bakers	$30,080	130
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$43,100	130
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$40,180	130
Machinists	$50,420	130
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$44,900	120
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$46,780	100
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$38,030	90
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$56,040	80
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$51,060	70
Food Processing Workers, All Other	$40,590	70
Printing Press Operators	$38,020	60
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$37,610	40
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$41,490	40
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$45,580	40
Plant and System Operators, All Other	$50,190	40
Pourers and Casters, Metal	$37,970	40
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$41,600	30
Transportation and Material Moving
Stockers and Order Fillers	$36,560	3,970
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$57,040	1,940
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$45,720	1,670
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$37,870	1,660
Bus Drivers, School	$41,200	710
Light Truck Drivers	$44,750	640
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$62,550	570
Driver/Sales Workers	$31,670	560
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$27,440	400
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$35,320	290
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$40,830	130
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	$37,300	70
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$36,010	60
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	$44,300	50
Aircraft Service Attendants	$34,120	40
Crane and Tower Operators	$76,010	40
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$38,800	n/a

Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025.