Real hourly pay for the most common warehouse, production, and office jobs in our region, using official government data. Use it to compare offers and know what fair pay looks like.
The median wage is the middle point: half earn more and half earn less. It's a better guide than the average for what a typical worker earns.
| Job | Shreveport, LA | Longview, TX | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse laborers & material movers | $16.81 | $18.07 | $20.86 |
| Forklift / industrial truck operators | $24.64 | $20.62 | $19.11 |
| Packers & packagers, hand | $13.34 | $14.58 | $16.13 |
| Assemblers & fabricators | $21.65 | $18.42 | $18.42 |
| Welders, cutters & solderers | $30.58 | $25.14 | $20.72 |
| Office clerks, general | $16.34 | $17.82 | $17.87 |
| Secretaries & administrative assistants | $18.55 | $19.53 | $20.10 |
| Customer service representatives | $17.52 | $18.20 | $18.13 |
| Heavy & tractor-trailer truck drivers | $23.73 | $24.99 | $24.66 |
| Janitors & cleaners | $12.68 | $14.65 | $14.98 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Metro-area figures, all employers. See bls.gov/oes.
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