Jobs, pay and daily life in Killeen, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Killeen is a city in Texas with 158,159 residents. The median household earns $60,977 a year and the median rent is $1,208 a month, which is 23.8% of the median household income. It is part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan area, where BLS counts 150,580 jobs.
Federal jobs in Texas (1,540) →State guide: TexasCountry guide
There are 1,540 federal postings open in Texas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,120 | 1.91 | $26,530 | $21,540 | $34,090 | -15% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,340 | 1.63 | $93,440 | $75,130 | $119,390 | -4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,970 | 1.45 | $36,560 | $29,490 | $54,590 | -2% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,870 | 1.03 | $29,970 | $22,730 | $44,130 | -15% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,650 | 1.08 | $87,920 | $39,570 | $203,010 | -17% |
| Cashiers | 3,250 | 1.09 | $28,610 | $21,540 | $37,010 | -13% |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,810 | 1.18 | $38,760 | $26,360 | $57,970 | -14% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,670 | 1.06 | $38,280 | $28,270 | $54,170 | -14% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,490 | 1.16 | $33,230 | $24,780 | $44,330 | -10% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,280 | 1.70 | $63,120 | $51,940 | $75,050 | -1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,110 | 1.53 | $29,250 | $22,270 | $35,120 | -20% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,950 | 0.47 | $22,940 | $21,760 | $31,540 | -36% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,940 | 0.97 | $57,040 | $37,670 | $99,200 | -3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,900 | 0.87 | $22,910 | $16,700 | $46,480 | -35% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1,780 | 1.50 | $35,090 | $28,260 | $58,940 | -20% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,680 | 1.14 | $45,470 | $29,420 | $66,900 | -8% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 1,670 | 2.23 | $45,720 | $37,390 | $60,600 | -2% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,670 | 1.62 | $63,650 | $50,820 | $75,670 | -12% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,660 | 0.58 | $37,870 | $28,740 | $49,900 | -6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,570 | 1.49 | $83,780 | $53,830 | $122,930 | +1% |
These figures are for the whole Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,660 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.9% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.3% |
| Public administration | 8.2% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.2% |
| Other services | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.6% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 17.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,977 |
| Income per person | $29,531 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,208 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.8% |
| Median home value | $215,400 |
| Homeowners | 49.5% |
| Poverty rate | 17.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 91.1 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $46,660 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 21.9% |
| Born abroad | 9.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 58.4% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.7 | 48 | 56 |
| Feb | 10.8 | 51 | 48 |
| Mar | 15.4 | 60 | 75 |
| Apr | 19.8 | 68 | 65 |
| May | 23.9 | 75 | 109 |
| Jun | 27.9 | 82 | 83 |
| Jul | 29.5 | 85 | 55 |
| Aug | 30.0 | 86 | 61 |
| Sep | 26.1 | 79 | 81 |
| Oct | 20.5 | 69 | 96 |
| Nov | 14.6 | 58 | 55 |
| Dec | 9.7 | 49 | 46 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | TX | 38 mi | 127,786 | $99,287 | $1,763 |
| Waco | TX | 46 mi | 143,570 | $54,365 | $1,165 |
| Austin | TX | 54 mi | 993,771 | $90,430 | $1,770 |
| College Station | TX | 92 mi | 124,570 | $50,900 | $1,194 |
| Arlington | TX | 118 mi | 403,657 | $74,388 | $1,594 |
| Grand Prairie | TX | 119 mi | 201,883 | $81,619 | $1,629 |
| Fort Worth | TX | 120 mi | 1,014,376 | $82,503 | $1,630 |
| San Antonio | TX | 121 mi | 1,526,621 | $66,176 | $1,389 |
| Irving | TX | 131 mi | 256,492 | $81,830 | $1,619 |
| Dallas | TX | 131 mi | 1,326,093 | $74,323 | $1,599 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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158,159 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,208 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.8% of the median household income.
$60,977 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.9% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Texas. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.