Civil Engineers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $76,930 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $132,830
Employed locally 390
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $66,140
    50th (median)
    $76,930
    75th
    $101,700
    90th
    $132,830

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 147% Median Civil Engineers salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,690
    Midland, TX $98,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,580
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,160

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $77,960
    Industrial Engineers $83,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $49,550
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,690
    Surveyors $62,500
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in McAllen, TX is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.32 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in McAllen, TX is 22.8% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,140.