SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — McAllen
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In McAllen, TX the median wage is $49,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In McAllen, TX the median wage is $49,770. That is 24.0% lower than the national median of $65,510. Pay ranges from under $36,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,970 to $61,340.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $65,740. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | −44.8% |
| 25th | $42,970 | −34.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,770 | −24.0% |
| 75th | $61,340 | −6.4% |
| 90th | $75,180 | +14.8% |
| Mean | $53,790 | −17.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $65,740 | 550 | |
| 2 | Midland | $64,200 | 620 | |
| 3 | Wichita Falls | $64,040 | 40 | |
| 4 | Austin | $64,000 | 1,080 | |
| 5 | College Station | $63,340 | 140 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $63,050 | 510 | |
| 7 | Dallas | $62,860 | 4,620 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $62,720 | 230 | |
| 9 | Houston | $62,410 | 5,330 | |
| 10 | Longview | $62,290 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in McAllen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $49,770 goes as far as $51,256 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,256US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,770 a year, 24.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,160 to $75,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $65,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in McAllen, TX?
The median annual wage is $49,770, or $23.93 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 $65,510, so pay in McAllen, TX is 24.0% 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 $75,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,160 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 Odessa, at $65,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 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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