Helpers--Electricians pay range in McAllen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,780 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in McAllen earn between $31,130 and $43,210.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $39KMedian
- $43K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,450 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Median | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,130 | $2,594 | $14.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,210 | $3,601 | $20.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in McAllen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in McAllen earn 11% less than the Texas average ($44,270) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | $39,450 | $38,650 | $29,140 | $54,780 | 80 |
| Texas | $44,270 | $44,360 | $34,900 | $57,540 | 7,320 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in McAllen
On the average salary of $39,450, a single filer in McAllen takes home about $33,878 a year, or $2,823 a month and $1,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is McAllen a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the McAllen area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $39,450 buys what about $45,928 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in McAllen ($35,830). A typical home costs $193,978, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Texas cities
McAllen ranks 13th of 17 Texas metro areas for this job; Amarillo pays the most ($49,610).
- Amarillo$49,610
- Dallas$45,990
- Midland$45,510
- College Station$45,220
- Houston$44,400
- Beaumont$44,180
- Longview$43,890
- San Antonio$43,260
- Waco$41,820
- McAllen$39,450
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in McAllen: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in McAllen?
$18.97 an hour on average, and $18.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in McAllen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in McAllen?
About $33,878 a year ($2,823 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,450. Texas has no state income tax.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in McAllen than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (32580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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