Workforce
As part of the Temple-Killeen-Fort Hood MSA and the Central Texas Region, Salado attracts commuters from a seven county region.
Temple-Killeen-Fort Hood MSA Key Statistics
- 2015 Jobs: 72,896
- 2025 Projected Increase: 4.7%
- Average Unemployment: 3.9%
Salado Employment Information
| Index | Salado | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income per capita | $53,690 | $26,513 | $28,555 |
| Median household income | $94,107 | $52,576 | $53,482 |
| Median income owner occupied | $84,100 | $68,067 | $68,142 |
| Median income renter occupied | $46,042 | $34,156 | $33,219 |
| Median earnings male | $65,433 | $34,774 | $36,116 |
| Median earnings female | $30,000 | $24,235 | $25,692 |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Poverty level | 5.1% | 17.7% | 15.6% |