Childcare Workers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $21,350 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.26
10th percentile $17,620
90th percentile $29,150
Employed locally 1,010
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,620
    25th
    $18,560
    50th (median)
    $21,350
    75th
    $25,960
    90th
    $29,150

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Childcare Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,760
    Midland, TX $29,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,490
    Odessa, TX $27,710

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$24,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$23,550
    Recreation Workers$29,650
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,960
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,480
    Animal Caretakers$26,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in McAllen, TX is $10.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.19 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 33.4% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,620 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,560.