Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $39,350 -33% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $55,220
Employed locally 980
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $35,260
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $45,060
    90th
    $55,220

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $54,320
    Midland, TX $53,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,510
    Amarillo, TX $50,310
    Odessa, TX $50,150

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $44,810
    Carpenters $40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in McAllen, TX is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.27 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in McAllen, TX is 33% below the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in McAllen?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,260.