Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $87,820 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $74,090
90th percentile $125,490
Employed locally 1,370
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,090
    25th
    $81,860
    50th (median)
    $87,820
    75th
    $103,460
    90th
    $125,490

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 168% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $104,530
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,010
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,300
    Midland, TX $94,210
    Sherman-Denison, TX $88,950
    Amarillo, TX $88,720

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$72,020
    Medical and Health Services Managers$94,550
    Sales Managers$94,850
    Managers, All Other$120,640
    Financial Managers$123,760
    Food Service Managers$54,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in McAllen, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in McAllen, TX is 15.6% below the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in McAllen?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $74,090 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,860.