Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,010 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $46,530
Employed locally 60
National median $49,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $44,110
    90th
    $46,530

    McAllen economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,460
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,050
    Evansville, IN $70,510
    Bellingham, WA $69,950
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $69,360

    Nearby metros — Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tyler, TX $61,890
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,610
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,530
    Corpus Christi, TX $52,400

    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 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in McAllen, TX is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salaries?

    The median Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters salary in McAllen, TX is 25.8% below the national median of $49,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters in McAllen?

    Entry-level Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.