Bakers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,300 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.13
10th percentile $21,380
90th percentile $38,240
Employed locally 400
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,380
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $27,300
    75th
    $33,970
    90th
    $38,240

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 52% Median Bakers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,350
    Lubbock, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,220
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,040
    Odessa, TX $33,220

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in McAllen, TX is $13.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.16 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in McAllen, TX is 25.5% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,380 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.