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Average salary by job family in Killeen
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $136,350 |
|---|---|
| Management | $113,440 |
| Legal | $104,960 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $94,400 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,170 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,080 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,190 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,830 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,030 |
| Protective Service | $55,910 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $55,890 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $54,190 |
| Construction and Extraction | $50,070 |
| Production | $45,080 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $45,070 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,050 |
| Sales and Related | $44,700 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,900 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,860 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $34,670 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,070 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $29,170 |
Highest-paying jobs in Killeen
- Chief Executives$263,450
- Optometrists$168,490
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163,420
- Dentists, General$160,910
- Lawyers$160,130
- Financial Managers$156,910
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156,500
- Physician Assistants$144,350
- Sales Managers$139,650
- Pharmacists$139,650
Most common jobs in Killeen and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,120 | $26,480 | $26,530 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,340 | $96,440 | $93,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,970 | $39,140 | $36,560 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,870 | $33,040 | $29,970 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,650 | $108,890 | $87,920 |
| Cashiers | 3,250 | $29,340 | $28,610 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,810 | $41,370 | $38,760 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,670 | $40,360 | $38,280 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,490 | $33,980 | $33,230 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,280 | $63,600 | $63,120 |
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Cost of living in Killeen
Prices in the Killeen area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,390 therefore buys what $68,461 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $252,591, 3.8 times the median household income of $67,203.
$252,591typical home value
$67,203median household income
91.1BEA price parity
485,850metro population
Take-home pay in Killeen
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,700 | $29,258 | $2,438 |
| Median wage | $46,660 | $39,671 | $3,306 |
| Average wage | $62,390 | $52,310 | $4,359 |
| 75th percentile wage | $71,840 | $59,369 | $4,947 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Killeen
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical26 jobs
- Optometrists$168K
- Dentists, General$161K
- Physician Assistants$144K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Veterinarians$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$138K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Dental Hygienists$93K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$93K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$93K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39K
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$263K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$163K
- Financial Managers$157K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Marketing Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Human Resources Managers$132K
- Purchasing Managers$131K
- Managers, All Other$130K
- Natural Sciences Managers$124K
- Industrial Production Managers$119K
- Public Relations Managers$118K
- Administrative Services Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$111K
- General and Operations Managers$109K
- Construction Managers$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$86K
- Education Administrators, All Other$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$65K
- Food Service Managers$59K
- Lodging Managers$57K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Software Developers$123K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Data Scientists$104K
- Computer Network Architects$103K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$100K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$91K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$89K
- Computer Programmers$81K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$63K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121K
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Engineers, All Other$112K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Surveyors$77K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$130K
- Psychologists, All Other$123K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$85K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58K
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$96K
- Budget Analysts$92K
- Logisticians$92K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$76K
- Credit Analysts$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$72K
- Loan Officers$70K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Compliance Officers$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54K
- Tax Preparers$42K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$98K
- Health Education Specialists$81K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$76K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Clergy$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53K
- Counselors, All Other$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80K
- Instructional Coordinators$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$74K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$58K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$34K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34K
- Tutors$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$64K
- Firefighters$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Security Guards$41K
- Animal Control Workers$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
- School Bus Monitors$27K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair22 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$73K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$71K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$59K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$47K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$45K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Electricians$54K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Carpenters$50K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Glaziers$47K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$44K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39K
Production28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Machinists$50K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$41K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$39K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
- Bakers$32K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Order Clerks$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Tellers$37K
- File Clerks$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$44K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$41K
- Bus Drivers, School$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$132K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$109K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- Real Estate Brokers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Parts Salespersons$36K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$29K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$73K
- Massage Therapists$62K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$32K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$43K
- Pest Control Workers$38K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Funeral Attendants$31K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Cooks, All Other$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Bartenders$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22K
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Salary in Killeen: questions
What is a good salary in Killeen?
Half of all workers in the Killeen metro earn less than $46,660 and the average is $62,390. Earning more than $71,840 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Killeen to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,583, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Killeen?
Chief Executives ($263,450), Optometrists ($168,490), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($163,420).
What is the average salary in Temple?
Temple is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, where the average salary is $62,390 a year and the median $46,660. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Temple, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Killeen-Temple, TX (28660), all occupations and 348 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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