Jobs, pay and daily life in Laredo, 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.
Laredo is a city in Texas with 257,619 residents. The median household earns $63,915 a year and the median rent is $1,030 a month, which is 19.3% of the median household income. It is part of the Laredo, TX metropolitan area, where BLS counts 109,370 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,140 | 2.69 | $23,510 | $21,220 | $26,090 | -34% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5,460 | 3.76 | $49,010 | $32,080 | $74,640 | -16% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,620 | 1.70 | $23,030 | $18,720 | $28,450 | -26% |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,240 | 1.18 | $27,530 | $21,370 | $36,640 | -22% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,780 | 1.13 | $78,640 | $38,690 | $172,500 | -26% |
| Cashiers | 2,540 | 1.17 | $26,970 | $20,420 | $36,590 | -18% |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,450 | 1.41 | $30,640 | $21,420 | $47,750 | -32% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,430 | 1.17 | $32,480 | $23,950 | $45,620 | -19% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,060 | 1.13 | $34,420 | $27,080 | $46,430 | -23% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,020 | 1.01 | $35,410 | $27,610 | $45,330 | -5% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,760 | 0.74 | $77,050 | $60,830 | $95,510 | -21% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,710 | 1.76 | $61,310 | $50,420 | $71,500 | -4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,660 | 1.64 | $56,210 | $37,140 | $85,790 | -19% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,620 | 1.04 | $28,500 | $20,240 | $37,310 | -23% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,500 | 0.94 | $22,020 | $15,540 | $46,260 | -37% |
| Compliance Officers | 1,440 | 4.90 | $98,180 | $48,240 | $116,580 | +22% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 1,390 | 2.55 | $29,710 | $27,650 | $42,840 | -36% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,320 | 1.32 | $28,920 | $22,270 | $39,120 | -21% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,310 | 1.09 | $37,080 | $25,770 | $53,600 | -22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 1,190 | 1.39 | $30,290 | $24,990 | $50,500 | -31% |
These figures are for the whole Laredo, TX metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $37,250 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.1% |
| Public administration | 6.7% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,915 |
| Income per person | $25,161 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,030 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 19.3% |
| Median home value | $193,500 |
| Homeowners | 64.1% |
| Poverty rate | 20.9% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 87.0 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $37,250 |
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 | 29.9 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 71.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 22.0% |
| Born abroad | 25.1% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 63.4% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.2 | 56 | 24 |
| Feb | 16.2 | 61 | 17 |
| Mar | 20.5 | 69 | 38 |
| Apr | 24.7 | 76 | 38 |
| May | 27.9 | 82 | 69 |
| Jun | 30.5 | 87 | 56 |
| Jul | 30.3 | 87 | 62 |
| Aug | 30.9 | 88 | 44 |
| Sep | 27.6 | 82 | 112 |
| Oct | 23.9 | 75 | 44 |
| Nov | 18.5 | 65 | 28 |
| Dec | 14.0 | 57 | 28 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | TX | 120 mi | 145,385 | $61,579 | $1,049 |
| Corpus Christi | TX | 142 mi | 317,419 | $67,394 | $1,292 |
| San Antonio | TX | 144 mi | 1,526,621 | $66,176 | $1,389 |
| Brownsville | TX | 166 mi | 189,177 | $52,130 | $923 |
| Austin | TX | 216 mi | 993,771 | $90,430 | $1,770 |
| Round Rock | TX | 233 mi | 127,786 | $99,287 | $1,763 |
| Killeen | TX | 265 mi | 158,159 | $60,977 | $1,208 |
| College Station | TX | 284 mi | 124,570 | $50,900 | $1,194 |
| Pearland | TX | 288 mi | 127,514 | $118,842 | $1,860 |
| Houston | TX | 292 mi | 2,387,910 | $64,361 | $1,408 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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257,619 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,030 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 19.3% of the median household income.
$63,915 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.1% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
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