Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $27,920 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.42
10th percentile $22,190
90th percentile $29,290
Employed locally 140
National median $42,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,190
    25th
    $26,590
    50th (median)
    $27,920
    75th
    $28,040
    90th
    $29,290

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Equipment Operators salary vs area income 53% Median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,580
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,380
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $54,020
    Montana $53,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,510
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,870

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $30,030
    Lubbock, TX $29,320

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $27,460
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $27,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,640
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $27,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Equipment Operators in McAllen, TX is $13.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.06 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Agricultural Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Agricultural Equipment Operators salary in McAllen, TX is 34.4% below the national median of $42,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in McAllen?

    Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,190 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,590.