Epidemiologists pay range in McAllen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,060 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in McAllen earn between $59,860 and $78,430.
- $58K10th
- $60K25th
- $60KMedian
- $78K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,490 | $5,624 | $32.45 |
| Median | $59,860 | $4,988 | $28.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,860 | $4,988 | $28.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,430 | $6,536 | $37.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in McAllen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in McAllen earn 17% less than the Texas average ($81,560) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | $67,490 | $59,860 | $58,020 | $87,060 | 30 |
| Texas | $81,560 | $77,170 | $59,860 | $113,790 | 1,160 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in McAllen
On the average salary of $67,490, a single filer in McAllen takes home about $56,309 a year, or $4,692 a month and $2,166 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% 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 epidemiologists? 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 $67,490 buys what about $78,573 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in McAllen ($35,830). A typical home costs $193,978, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Texas cities
McAllen ranks 5th of 5 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($85,540).
- Houston$85,540
- Dallas$85,460
- San Antonio$78,630
- Austin$73,790
- McAllen$67,490
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Epidemiologists salary in McAllen: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in McAllen?
$32.45 an hour on average, and $28.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in McAllen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in McAllen?
About $56,309 a year ($4,692 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,490. Texas has no state income tax.
Do epidemiologists earn more in McAllen than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
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 19-1041; area McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (32580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.