Electrical Engineers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,960 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $55,560
90th percentile $140,070
Employed locally 140
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,560
    25th
    $62,550
    50th (median)
    $77,960
    75th
    $110,470
    90th
    $140,070

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 149% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$76,930
    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 Electrical Engineers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in McAllen, TX is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.64 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in McAllen, TX is 30.3% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $55,560 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,550.