Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $35,510 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $45,500
Employed locally 70
National median $51,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $31,400
    50th (median)
    $35,510
    75th
    $41,730
    90th
    $45,500

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,470
    Hawaii $108,570
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,570
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,670
    Alaska $97,670

    Nearby metros — Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $52,000
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $49,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,250
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $46,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,610

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040
    Electricians $44,810
    Carpenters $40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in McAllen, TX is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in McAllen, TX is 31.2% below the national median of $51,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in McAllen?

    Entry-level Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,400.