salary$41,530 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$54,830per year
Jobs in the area310people work this job
Can a carpenter afford McAllen?
OK. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 29.6% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $41,530 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $29,170 and $54,830.
Can a carpenter afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 29.6% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.