Education Administrators, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $96,830 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.55
10th percentile $67,440
90th percentile $210,440
Employed locally 240
National median $103,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,440
    25th
    $81,250
    50th (median)
    $96,830
    75th
    $129,840
    90th
    $210,440

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary vs area income 185% Median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $180,760
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $177,670
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $170,460
    Yakima, WA $166,310
    Napa, CA $163,380
    Alaska $147,190

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $128,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $102,920
    College Station-Bryan, TX $102,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $101,670
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $101,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,180

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $72,020
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $87,820
    Medical and Health Services Managers $94,550
    Sales Managers $94,850
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Financial Managers $123,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Postsecondary make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in McAllen, TX is $46.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.70 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 6.9% below the national median of $103,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Postsecondary in McAllen?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $67,440 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,250.