Light Truck Drivers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,700 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $21,360
90th percentile $79,210
Employed locally 1,530
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,360
    25th
    $26,720
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $45,170
    90th
    $79,210

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 70% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $47,060
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730

    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
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $28,610
    Bus Drivers, School $41,200
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in McAllen, TX is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in McAllen, TX is 16.9% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,360 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,720.