Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $22,970 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.05
10th percentile $17,390
90th percentile $32,810
Employed locally 980
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,390
    25th
    $18,880
    50th (median)
    $22,970
    75th
    $28,390
    90th
    $32,810

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 44% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Angelo, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,500
    College Station-Bryan, TX $32,030
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,480
    Waco, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,330

    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 Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in McAllen, TX is $11.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.05 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in McAllen, TX is 35.4% below the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in McAllen?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $17,390 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,880.