Material Moving Workers, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,550 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.73
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $46,590
Employed locally 60
National median $41,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $27,700
    50th (median)
    $28,550
    75th
    $43,650
    90th
    $46,590

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Material Moving Workers, All Other salary vs area income 55% Median Material Moving Workers, All Other salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Material Moving Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $71,290
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $71,160
    Washington $67,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,970
    New Jersey $64,850

    Nearby metros — Material Moving Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $46,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,280
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $42,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $41,800
    Lubbock, TX $39,000

    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
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $28,610
    Bus Drivers, School $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Material Moving Workers, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Material Moving Workers, All Other in McAllen, TX is $13.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Material Moving Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 31.5% below the national median of $41,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Material Moving Workers, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Material Moving Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,700.