Packaging Salary in Texas

How much does a Packaging make in Texas?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging in Texas is $34,645 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Packaging's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,838
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,756 to $39,981
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,215
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Packaging Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,981 $3,332 $769 $19
Average $34,645 $2,887 $666 $17
25th Percentile $30,756 $2,563 $591 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Salaries

A Packaging's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Packaging Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,863
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,179
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,186
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,324
  • Expert (over 8 years): $34,552
Levels Salary
Entry Level Packaging$32,863
Intermediate Level Packaging$33,179
Senior Level Packaging$34,186
Specialist Level Packaging$34,324
Expert Level Packaging$34,552
$32,863 0 yr
$33,179 < 2 yrs
$34,186 2-4 yrs
$34,324 5-8 yrs
$34,552 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Packagings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Waka: $31,573
  • Hillsboro: $32,521
  • Austin: $35,167

Packaging Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Packaging roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Packaging positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Packaging as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Packaging

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$51,968$25.050%
Software & Networking$48,503$23.040%
Pharmaceuticals$46,771$22.035%
Financial Services$43,307$21.025%
Energy & Utilities$41,574$20.020%

Packaging Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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  • Altium Packaging

    Sherman, TX

    Altium Packaging | Sherman, TX

    Altium Packaging - 4201 South Highway 75 - Responsibilities: Package materials and finished products accurately. Load, move materials and operate packaging... more

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  • Professional Packaging Systems

    Grand Prairie, TX

    Professional Packaging Systems | Grand Prairie, TX

    Job Description. Job Description. Position at a glance. Role summary. The Packaging Sourcing & Procurement Coordinator is the operational backbone of the p... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Excel Distribution LLC.

    Houston, TX

    Excel Distribution LLC. | Houston, TX

    Job Posting. Los Pinos Bakery is a production line located in the Houston area providing bakery items, frozen and baked, to our multiple clients. We are hi... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Openwork

    Houston, TX

    Openwork | Houston, TX

    Job Description. Job Description. Now Hiring. Packaging Associate (2nd Shift). Job Title. Packaging Associate. Location. Houston, TX 77028. Shift. MondayFr... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Quantix

    Baytown, TX

    Quantix | Baytown, TX

    Packaging Operators. Packaging Operators report to the In-Plant Operations Supervisor are directly responsible for performing essential packaging functions... more

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  • ExpressPoint

    El Paso, TX

    ExpressPoint | El Paso, TX

    Shift:1st Shift 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday Pay:$12.00/hr Benefits after 90 days ExpressPoint Technology Services, Inc., a distributor of a broad range of... more

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