SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — McAllen
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in McAllen, TX is $47,500 a year, trailing the national median of $61,770 by 23.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in McAllen, TX is $47,500 a year, trailing the national median of $61,770 by 23.1%. Half of workers earn between $39,770 and $57,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,980 and the ninetieth at $68,260.
Employment stands at 650, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $61,810. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 195th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,980 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $39,770 | −35.6% |
| Median (50th) | $47,500 | −23.1% |
| 75th | $57,680 | −6.6% |
| 90th | $68,260 | +10.5% |
| Mean | $50,150 | −18.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $61,810 | 580 | |
| 2 | Odessa | $61,560 | 420 | |
| 3 | Austin | $61,070 | 1,560 | |
| 4 | Houston | $60,770 | 7,410 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $60,390 | 7,940 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $58,620 | 2,160 | |
| 7 | Sherman | $58,190 | 70 | |
| 8 | Waco | $57,900 | 300 | |
| 9 | Beaumont | $57,050 | 340 | |
| 10 | Amarillo | $57,040 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in McAllen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,500 goes as far as $48,919 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,919US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,500 a year, 23.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,980 to $68,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 650 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $61,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in McAllen, TX?
The median annual wage is $47,500, or $22.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in McAllen, TX is 23.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in McAllen, TX earns more than $68,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $61,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 650 jobs in this occupation in McAllen, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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