Driver/Sales Workers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $30,370 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $18,010
90th percentile $47,990
Employed locally 710
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,010
    25th
    $22,150
    50th (median)
    $30,370
    75th
    $40,910
    90th
    $47,990

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Laredo, TX $46,620
    Midland, TX $41,600
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,500
    Amarillo, TX $37,720
    Victoria, TX $37,530
    Wichita Falls, TX $36,740

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,460
    Light Truck Drivers $36,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $28,610
    Bus Drivers, School $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in McAllen, TX is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.49 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 18.2% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,010 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,150.