Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $92,750 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 90
National median $93,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $107,240

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 177% Median Biological Scientists, All Other salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $137,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $131,250
    New Haven, CT $124,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,080

    Nearby metros — Biological Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $94,310
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $89,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $86,690
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $80,600
    College Station-Bryan, TX $77,380

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $77,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,820
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,530
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,750
    Biological Technicians $44,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Scientists, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in McAllen, TX is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Biological Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Biological Scientists, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 0.6% below the national median of $93,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Scientists, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Biological Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.