Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,210 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.56
10th percentile $22,860
90th percentile $42,700
Employed locally 470
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,860
    25th
    $26,340
    50th (median)
    $28,210
    75th
    $35,020
    90th
    $42,700

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 54% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,600
    Midland, TX $45,460
    Odessa, TX $44,470
    Victoria, TX $38,860
    Waco, TX $38,650
    Sherman-Denison, TX $38,170

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780
    Bakers $27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in McAllen, TX is $13.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.56 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in McAllen, TX is 33.2% below the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in McAllen?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $22,860 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,340.