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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 $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $60,772, 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).
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.
- 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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