Helpers--Electricians Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $38,070 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $53,790
Employed locally 70
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $31,930
    50th (median)
    $38,070
    75th
    $45,080
    90th
    $53,790

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 73% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Midland, TX $47,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,350
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,190
    Waco, TX $44,760

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $44,810
    Carpenters $40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in McAllen, TX is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.34 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in McAllen, TX is 4.6% below the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Electricians in McAllen?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,930.