Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,930 -34% vs national
Median hourly $11.50
10th percentile $22,720
90th percentile $57,490
Employed locally 60
National median $36,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,720
    25th
    $22,720
    50th (median)
    $23,930
    75th
    $26,810
    90th
    $57,490

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary vs area income 46% Median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $74,710
    Savannah, GA $73,530
    Salinas, CA $71,140
    Alaska $70,990
    Vallejo, CA $70,260
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $70,010

    Nearby metros — Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $44,970
    Lubbock, TX $39,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,940
    El Paso, TX $32,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260

    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 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in McAllen, TX is $11.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 34% below the national median of $36,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $22,720 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,720.