salary$46,930 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,850per year
Jobs in the area670people work this job
Can a electrician afford McAllen?
OK. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 26.2% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a electrician in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $46,930 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $34,520 and $71,850.
Can a electrician afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 26.2% of the median electrician 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.