Construction Laborers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $31,300 -33% vs national
Median hourly $15.05
10th percentile $23,990
90th percentile $42,860
Employed locally 1,240
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,990
    25th
    $27,640
    50th (median)
    $31,300
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $42,860

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 60% Median Construction Laborers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $40,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,510
    Odessa, TX $37,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,770

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $44,810
    Carpenters $40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in McAllen, TX is $15.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in McAllen, TX is 33% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $23,990 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,640.