Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $45,970 -20% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $31,900
90th percentile $70,590
Employed locally 4,420
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,900
    25th
    $37,300
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $57,880
    90th
    $70,590

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 88% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $57,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,500
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,440
    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
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in McAllen, TX is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.16 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in McAllen, TX is 20% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,900 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,300.