Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $40,550 -33% vs national
Median hourly $19.49
10th percentile $28,270
90th percentile $57,790
Employed locally 100
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,270
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $40,550
    75th
    $49,760
    90th
    $57,790

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 78% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,800
    Waco, TX $61,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,780
    Killeen-Temple, TX $58,690

    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
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $48,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in McAllen, TX is $19.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.16 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in McAllen, TX is 33% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in McAllen?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $28,270 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.