Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $52,070 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $71,190
Employed locally 180
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $52,070
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $71,190

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 100% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    Kokomo, IN $87,860
    Port St. Lucie, FL $85,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490

    Nearby metros — Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $68,660
    Texarkana, TX-AR $65,940
    Wichita Falls, TX $64,040
    Midland, TX $63,220
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $62,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,290

    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 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in McAllen, TX is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.15 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salaries?

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in McAllen, TX is 18.6% below the national median of $63,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in McAllen?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.