Pipelayers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,180 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $30,300
90th percentile $42,670
Employed locally 120
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,300
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $40,540
    90th
    $42,670

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 71% Median Pipelayers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $93,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,160
    Midland, TX $47,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,590
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,680

    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 Pipelayers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in McAllen, TX is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.56 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in McAllen, TX is 23.7% below the national median of $48,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pipelayers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $30,300 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.