Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,610 -38.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.76
10th percentile $23,050
90th percentile $47,580
Employed locally 1,140
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,050
    25th
    $26,450
    50th (median)
    $28,610
    75th
    $36,340
    90th
    $47,580

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 55% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Odessa, TX $46,560
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,240
    Wichita Falls, TX $45,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,520

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,460
    Light Truck Drivers $36,700
    Bus Drivers, School $41,200
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in McAllen, TX is $13.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in McAllen, TX is 38.3% below the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in McAllen?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $23,050 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,450.