Mechanical Engineers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $84,570 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.66
10th percentile $57,990
90th percentile $141,650
Employed locally 60
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,990
    25th
    $66,380
    50th (median)
    $84,570
    75th
    $110,480
    90th
    $141,650

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 162% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,870
    Corpus Christi, TX $122,890
    Midland, TX $122,270
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,590
    Tyler, TX $113,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $110,410

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$76,930
    Electrical Engineers$77,960
    Industrial Engineers$83,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$49,550
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in McAllen, TX is $40.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.55 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in McAllen, TX is 17.3% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,990 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,380.