Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,470 -24% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $33,490
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 320
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,490
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $61,480
    90th
    $79,030

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 93% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Texarkana, TX-AR $79,380
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,980
    Victoria, TX $63,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,870

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$35,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$59,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$47,900
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,850
    Tire Repairers and Changers$29,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in McAllen, TX is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.69 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in McAllen, TX is 24% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $33,490 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.