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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in McAllen?

$39,920a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $19.19 an hour or $3,327 a month.

Hourly
$19.19
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
376 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,450Median: $39,920Highest 10%: $75,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,450$13.20
25th$32,920$15.83
Median$39,920$19.19
75th$57,180$27.49
90th$75,500$36.30

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Houston, TX$50,940
Austin, TX$50,610
Midland, TX$49,990
Dallas, TX$49,720
College Station, TX$49,080
Sherman, TX$49,030
Odessa, TX$47,510
Beaumont, TX$47,050
San Antonio, TX$46,880
Waco, TX$46,790
Longview, TX$46,400
Abilene, TX$46,190
San Angelo, TX$46,130
Killeen, TX$45,870
Amarillo, TX$45,860
Victoria, TX$45,060
Lubbock, TX$44,950
Texarkana, TX$44,940
Wichita Falls, TX$44,780
Corpus Christi, TX$44,710
Tyler, TX$44,590
Eagle Pass, TX$44,360
El Paso, TX$44,250
Laredo, TX$39,450
Brownsville, TX$39,160
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Texas Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,370
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$74,700
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$61,710
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$55,360
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$50,560
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$49,770
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$48,690
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$47,840
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$47,500
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,260
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $19.19 ($39,920 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $39,920 against $50,620 nationally, 21% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $48,310, so McAllen pays 17% less.

Where does McAllen rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

376 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.