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Sewers, Hand Salary in Texas

The median pay for a sewers, hand in Texas is $27,590/year ($13.26/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $17K at the entry level to $37K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$28K
Median annual
$13.26/hr
Hourly rate
$17K
Entry level (10th %)
$37K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $28K get you in Texas?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,017/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,415/mo
Rent as % of take-home70.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$30,156/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$602/mo

About sewers, hands

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 2,240
Texas employed: 250
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Annual earnings by percentile, Texas

Bar chart showing Sewers, Hand salary percentiles in Texas: 10th percentile $16,820, 25th percentile $20,760, median $27,590, 75th percentile $36,030, 90th percentile $36,880. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$17K25th$21KMedian$28K75th$36K90th$37K
Bar chart showing Sewers, Hand salary percentiles in Texas: 10th percentile $16,820, 25th percentile $20,760, median $27,590, 75th percentile $36,030, 90th percentile $36,880. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level sewers, hands (10th percentile) start around $17K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $37K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Sewers, Hand salary by metro in Texas

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$28K+3%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do sewers, hands make in Texas?

The median is $27,590 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $16,820, and experienced sewers, hands can clear $36,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $28K enough to live in Texas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,017/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 70.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a sewers, hand salary go in Texas?

Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sewers, hand salary is worth about $30,156 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do sewers, hands get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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