E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Texas
The median e-commerce order specialist in Texas earned $44,280 a year in May 2025[1], 4.1% below the US median of $46,170. That puts Texas at #31 of 48 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $33,230 | $44,280 | $61,690 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in Texas earns $37,440–$52,000; the top tenth earns $61,690 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Texas median that makes about $63,257 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 90-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Texas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | $68,550 | 30 | |
| Waco, TX | $55,010 | 30 | |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,340 | 1,270 | |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $51,470 | 1,890 | |
| Amarillo, TX | $46,180 | 40 | |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $53,340 | 450 | |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,770 | 70 | |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $49,750 | 40 | |
| Longview, TX | $46,980 | 40 | |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $57,200 | 30 | |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $47,880 | 320 | |
| Midland, TX | $56,570 | 40 | |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,180 | 40 | |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $48,230 | 60 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $49,310 | 50 | |
| El Paso, TX | $44,800 | 120 | |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $44,010 | 50 | |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $45,980 | 60 | |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $45,410 | 30 | |
| Tyler, TX | $48,110 | 60 | |
| Lubbock, TX | $40,810 | 90 | |
| Laredo, TX | $35,660 | 40 |
Odessa, TX pays the most ($48,640) and Laredo, TX the least ($35,660): $12,980 a year apart for the same job.
What an e-commerce order specialist does
An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.
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Questions
How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in Texas?
The median was $44,280 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,440 to $52,000.
What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in Texas?
About $63,257 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Texas do e-commerce order specialists earn the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $48,640 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.