Engineers, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $86,170 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.43
10th percentile $43,570
90th percentile $157,300
Employed locally 40
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,570
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $86,170
    75th
    $129,800
    90th
    $157,300

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 165% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $131,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,390
    Amarillo, TX $117,470
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $115,360
    Midland, TX $112,170
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $107,060

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $76,930
    Electrical Engineers $77,960
    Industrial Engineers $83,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $49,550
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in McAllen, TX is $41.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.71 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 26.8% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,570 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.