Carpenters Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $40,470 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $28,030
90th percentile $51,980
Employed locally 440
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,030
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $40,470
    75th
    $46,690
    90th
    $51,980

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 77% Median Carpenters salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $44,810
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in McAllen, TX is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in McAllen, TX is 31.8% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $28,030 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.