Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $76,400 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $51,690
90th percentile $108,850
Employed locally 40
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,690
    25th
    $60,010
    50th (median)
    $76,400
    75th
    $87,310
    90th
    $108,850

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 146% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $178,960
    District of Columbia $122,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,310
    Monroe, MI $107,990

    Nearby metros — Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $98,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $91,890
    Tyler, TX $89,500
    Waco, TX $84,670
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,070
    College Station-Bryan, TX $82,310

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $77,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810
    Biological Scientists, All Other $92,750
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in McAllen, TX is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.33 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries?

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in McAllen, TX is 4.6% below the national median of $80,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in McAllen?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $51,690 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,010.