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Average salary by job family in McAllen
| Management | $99,380 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $97,230 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $88,130 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $78,800 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $78,150 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $71,450 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $69,030 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $59,890 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,290 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $52,310 |
| Protective Service | $51,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $48,720 |
| Construction and Extraction | $44,390 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $40,310 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $38,690 |
| Sales and Related | $37,940 |
| Production | $37,450 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $33,130 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,280 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $27,020 |
| Healthcare Support | $26,370 |
Highest-paying jobs in McAllen
- Physicians, All Other$248,180
- Chief Executives$245,140
- Family Medicine Physicians$212,930
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,880
- Financial Managers$141,650
- Dentists, General$140,470
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$137,440
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$135,610
- Physician Assistants$133,860
- Pharmacists$133,800
Most common jobs in McAllen and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,380 | $24,490 | $23,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,160 | $25,170 | $22,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,960 | $29,710 | $27,420 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,270 | $36,660 | $35,830 |
| Cashiers | 7,000 | $27,530 | $27,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,480 | $95,420 | $74,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,870 | $34,550 | $35,080 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,420 | $34,890 | $32,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,400 | $80,960 | $80,540 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,390 | $50,130 | $47,040 |
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Cost of living in McAllen
Prices in the McAllen area are 14% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 85.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $46,850 therefore buys what $54,543 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $193,978, 3.7 times the median household income of $52,281.
$193,978typical home value
$52,281median household income
85.9BEA price parity
880,921metro population
Take-home pay in McAllen
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $26,020 | $23,038 | $1,920 |
| Median wage | $35,830 | $30,970 | $2,581 |
| Average wage | $46,850 | $39,824 | $3,319 |
| 75th percentile wage | $57,300 | $48,221 | $4,018 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in McAllen
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$245K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Financial Managers$142K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124K
- Marketing Managers$123K
- Managers, All Other$118K
- Sales Managers$117K
- Human Resources Managers$113K
- Purchasing Managers$111K
- Industrial Production Managers$109K
- Public Relations Managers$107K
- Natural Sciences Managers$103K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$103K
- Training and Development Managers$99K
- Construction Managers$98K
- Administrative Services Managers$96K
- General and Operations Managers$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$95K
- Facilities Managers$89K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$88K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$69K
- Social and Community Service Managers$68K
- Education Administrators, All Other$62K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58K
- Food Service Managers$55K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$45K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$248K
- Family Medicine Physicians$213K
- Dentists, General$140K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Pediatricians, General$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$125K
- Veterinarians$121K
- Surgeons, All Other$119K
- Optometrists$119K
- Physical Therapists$106K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Athletic Trainers$81K
- Registered Nurses$81K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$79K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78K
- Surgical Assistants$69K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$69K
- Respiratory Therapists$68K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surgical Technologists$59K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55K
- Paramedics$49K
- Medical Records Specialists$42K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36K
- Opticians, Dispensing$36K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$34K
- Dietetic Technicians$28K
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Software Developers$116K
- Computer Network Architects$103K
- Data Scientists$96K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90K
- Database Administrators$88K
- Information Security Analysts$87K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$86K
- Computer Systems Analysts$85K
- Operations Research Analysts$83K
- Computer Programmers$81K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$60K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$60K
- Web Developers$60K
- Computer User Support Specialists$52K
Architecture and Engineering13 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Engineers, All Other$101K
- Industrial Engineers$92K
- Mechanical Engineers$92K
- Civil Engineers$89K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$82K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveyors$62K
- Mechanical Drafters$61K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$56K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$48K
Life, Physical, and Social Science14 jobs
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$91K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$80K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$70K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$69K
- Epidemiologists$67K
- Urban and Regional Planners$65K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$56K
- Forensic Science Technicians$55K
- Biological Technicians$49K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$120K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$83K
- Management Analysts$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79K
- Project Management Specialists$77K
- Loan Officers$77K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$70K
- Accountants and Auditors$70K
- Budget Analysts$68K
- Cost Estimators$68K
- Credit Analysts$67K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Logisticians$63K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$60K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60K
- Human Resources Specialists$59K
- Fundraisers$58K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$58K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58K
- Credit Counselors$53K
- Financial Examiners$52K
- Training and Development Specialists$52K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51K
- Tax Preparers$47K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$137K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$102K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$86K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Instructional Coordinators$82K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$53K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$37K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$36K
- Tutors$35K
- Library Technicians$34K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$79K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Healthcare Social Workers$57K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Clergy$55K
- Social Workers, All Other$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52K
- Counselors, All Other$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
- Community Health Workers$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$64K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Firefighters$50K
- Bailiffs$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$46K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$42K
- Animal Control Workers$32K
- Security Guards$31K
- School Bus Monitors$30K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$28K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair23 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$67K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$57K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$54K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$54K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$49K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$47K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$47K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$45K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$43K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$41K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$41K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$33K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$33K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$56K
- Electricians$50K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$47K
- Sheet Metal Workers$46K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$45K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$44K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$43K
- Carpenters$42K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
- Pipelayers$38K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$36K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$36K
- Construction Laborers$35K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$33K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$44K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$44K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Procurement Clerks$41K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$41K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$41K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$41K
- Bill and Account Collectors$40K
- New Accounts Clerks$40K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40K
- Order Clerks$40K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$38K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$37K
- Customer Service Representatives$37K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37K
- File Clerks$36K
- Tellers$36K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Office Clerks, General$35K
- Data Entry Keyers$35K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$34K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$31K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$31K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$30K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$30K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$53K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Traffic Technicians$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$34K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$34K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$34K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33K
- Driver/Sales Workers$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$27K
- Parking Attendants$26K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$26K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$36K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Parts Salespersons$35K
- Retail Salespersons$30K
- Cashiers$28K
Production27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$57K
- Machinists$47K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$44K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$43K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$40K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$39K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38K
- Printing Press Operators$37K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$37K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$34K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$33K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$32K
- Food Batchmakers$30K
- Production Workers, All Other$30K
- Bakers$29K
- Helpers--Production Workers$29K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$29K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$28K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$28K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42K
- Pest Control Workers$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$31K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$44K
- Residential Advisors$38K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Tour and Travel Guides$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Childcare Workers$24K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$23K
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Cooks, Restaurant$28K
- Bartenders$28K
- Cooks, Fast Food$27K
- Waiters and Waitresses$25K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$25K
- Dishwashers$25K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$21K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$72K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$72K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$39K
- Dental Assistants$39K
- Medical Transcriptionists$38K
- Phlebotomists$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$36K
- Nursing Assistants$34K
- Orderlies$34K
- Medical Assistants$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$27K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24K
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Salary in McAllen: questions
What is a good salary in McAllen?
Half of all workers in the McAllen metro earn less than $35,830 and the average is $46,850. Earning more than $57,300 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in McAllen to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $59,929, because prices here are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in McAllen?
Physicians, All Other ($248,180), Chief Executives ($245,140), Family Medicine Physicians ($212,930).
What is the average salary in Edinburg?
Edinburg is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, where the average salary is $46,850 a year and the median $35,830. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Edinburg, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Mission?
Mission is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, where the average salary is $46,850 a year and the median $35,830. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Mission, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (32580), all occupations and 404 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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