Firefighters Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $50,180 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $27,970
90th percentile $69,140
Employed locally 490
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,970
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $55,740
    90th
    $69,140

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 96% Median Firefighters salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,040
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$28,110
    School Bus Monitors$31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in McAllen, TX is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.83 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in McAllen, TX is 15.7% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $27,970 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.