Plant and System Operators, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $43,660 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.99
10th percentile $32,260
90th percentile $56,390
Employed locally 30
National median $61,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,260
    25th
    $38,960
    50th (median)
    $43,660
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $56,390

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Plant and System Operators, All Other salary vs area income 84% Median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $87,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,590
    Duluth, MN-WI $85,510
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,840
    Billings, MT $83,530

    Nearby metros — Plant and System Operators, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $66,730
    Midland, TX $60,100
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $56,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $54,880
    Waco, TX $49,990
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,680

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780
    Bakers $27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plant and System Operators, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in McAllen, TX is $20.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Plant and System Operators, All Other salaries?

    The median Plant and System Operators, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 29.2% below the national median of $61,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plant and System Operators, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Plant and System Operators, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,260 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,960.