Industrial Engineers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $83,840 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.31
10th percentile $52,960
90th percentile $111,370
Employed locally 140
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,960
    25th
    $66,540
    50th (median)
    $83,840
    75th
    $103,730
    90th
    $111,370

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 160% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 60% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $76,930
    Electrical Engineers $77,960
    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 Industrial Engineers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in McAllen, TX is $40.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.98 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in McAllen, TX is 17.1% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $52,960 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,540.