Epidemiologists Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,860 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $58,020
90th percentile $87,060
Employed locally 30
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,020
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $59,860
    75th
    $78,430
    90th
    $87,060

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 114% Median Epidemiologists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $85,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,170
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,870

    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 Epidemiologists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in McAllen, TX is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.86 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in McAllen, TX is 28.7% below the national median of $83,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Epidemiologists in McAllen?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,020 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.