Laborer Salary in Texas (2026)
$18.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,343/year ($2,695/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 216,970 Laborer jobs in Texas (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Laborer salary of $37,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $32,343 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,325 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,872 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,343 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,695 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Texas?
- The median Laborer salary in Texas is $37,540 per year ($18.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,280 and $45,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $37,540, a single filer in Texas takes home about $32,343 per year ($2,695 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 216,970 Laborer jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.