Sheet Metal Workers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,260 -24% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $30,310
90th percentile $59,610
Employed locally 100
National median $60,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,310
    25th
    $37,520
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $52,520
    90th
    $59,610

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Sheet Metal Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Sheet Metal Workers salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sheet Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $103,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,680
    Napa, CA $100,950
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $100,470
    Salinas, CA $99,110

    Nearby metros — Sheet Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,920
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,270
    Odessa, TX $56,510
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,830

    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 Sheet Metal Workers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Sheet Metal Workers in McAllen, TX is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.06 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Sheet Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Sheet Metal Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 24% below the national median of $60,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sheet Metal Workers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Sheet Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,310 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,520.