Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $39,200 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $24,130
90th percentile $54,360
Employed locally 200
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,130
    25th
    $30,610
    50th (median)
    $39,200
    75th
    $48,250
    90th
    $54,360

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 75% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,180
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,130
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,350
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $48,590
    Waco, TX $48,590
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,240

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in McAllen, TX is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 28.6% below the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $24,130 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,610.