Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,460 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.20
10th percentile $22,730
90th percentile $33,960
Employed locally 250
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,730
    25th
    $26,950
    50th (median)
    $27,460
    75th
    $30,340
    90th
    $33,960

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary vs area income 53% Median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,420
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $48,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Helena, MT $46,610
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,450
    Bozeman, MT $45,590

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $33,700
    Tyler, TX $33,180
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $33,170
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,740
    Waco, TX $32,260
    Amarillo, TX $31,630

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $27,920
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $27,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,640
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $27,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in McAllen, TX is $13.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in McAllen, TX is 23.1% below the national median of $35,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in McAllen?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $22,730 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,950.