Salaries in McAllen, TX

BLS OEWS May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX • 427 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $295,020610
      Family Medicine Physicians $207,060160
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $184,340200
      Dentists, General $165,870120
      Chief Executives $150,950100
      Optometrists $137,66060
      Pharmacists $132,750490
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,850290
      Physician Assistants $126,800380
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $125,34080
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $125,280130
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $125,000270
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $124,35070
      Financial Managers $123,760580
      Managers, All Other $120,640690
      Nurse Practitioners $114,080610
      Veterinarians $109,98040
      Human Resources Managers $107,810180
      Software Developers $106,910440
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,3301,660
      Training and Development Managers $101,59060
      Physical Therapists $101,340510
      Computer Network Architects $99,83040
      Marketing Managers $99,490320
      Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,19070
      Lawyers $98,800680
      Purchasing Managers $98,64080
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $96,830240
      Occupational Therapists $96,830370
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $96,36070
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $95,73070
      Radiation Therapists $94,93040
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $94,870110
      Sales Managers $94,850740
      Medical and Health Services Managers $94,5501,290
      Natural Sciences Managers $94,12050
      Industrial Production Managers $93,750160
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $93,48040
      Biological Scientists, All Other $92,75090
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,75060
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $91,58060
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $90,88050
      Speech-Language Pathologists $90,600590
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $87,8201,370
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,480180
      Administrative Services Managers $87,050230
      Pediatricians, General $86,550160
      Engineers, All Other $86,17040
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $85,20060
      Mechanical Engineers $84,57060
      Construction Managers $84,440400
      Data Scientists $83,900100
      Industrial Engineers $83,840140
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $83,81060
      Public Relations Managers $83,12080
      Database Administrators $82,89040
      Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840250
      Surgeons, All Other $80,21040
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $79,790130
      Athletic Trainers $78,55080
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,48050
      Electrical Engineers $77,960140
      Education Administrators, All Other $77,49070
      Registered Nurses $77,2405,660
      School Psychologists $77,210230
      Civil Engineers $76,930390
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,40040
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,270130
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $76,25030
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $76,130110
      Dental Hygienists $75,450190
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $75,190190
      Surgical Assistants $75,180110
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $75,17050
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $75,000130
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $74,940370
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $74,700180
      Physical Scientists, All Other $74,58040
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410280
      Facilities Managers $74,270170
      Information Security Analysts $74,23070
      Computer Programmers $73,94060
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $73,73090
      Computer Systems Analysts $73,530200
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,4201,010
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,53070
      General and Operations Managers $72,0206,630
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $71,97070
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $71,870120
      Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740350
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $71,47050
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $71,16040
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $69,71070
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $69,45040
      Financial and Investment Analysts $69,220150
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $69,200310
      Operations Research Analysts $68,93040
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $68,800230
      Postal Service Clerks $67,83090
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $67,790130
      Compliance Officers $67,6601,470
      Instructional Coordinators $67,440880
      Management Analysts $66,350320
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,640720
      Budget Analysts $65,50030
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,000430
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $64,880370
      Project Management Specialists $64,060990
      Transportation Security Screeners $63,96050
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $63,900100
      Urban and Regional Planners $63,35040
      Web Developers $63,28050
      Respiratory Therapists $63,040290
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,710150
      Surveyors $62,50080
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,490950
      Accountants and Auditors $62,4201,330
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $62,400120
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,32080
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $61,63070
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $61,630120
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,400630
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,0502,530
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,040810
      Cost Estimators $60,930280
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,7404,490
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,730450
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,5004,080
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $60,500540
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,220330
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $60,160350
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $60,12080
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,070770
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $59,95060
      Epidemiologists $59,86030
      Personal Financial Advisors $59,620140
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $59,540820
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,27090
      Surgical Technologists $59,250190
      Loan Officers $58,900290
      Lodging Managers $58,77040
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $58,700640
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $58,220190
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $58,000320
      Clergy $57,82060
      Crane and Tower Operators $57,82040
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $57,73040
      Producers and Directors $57,56050
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,5501,820
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $57,100100
      Coaches and Scouts $57,000210
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $56,93050
      Credit Analysts $56,59070
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $55,990490
      Logisticians $55,270150
      Food Service Managers $54,840430
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,7801,050
      Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730140
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $54,64070
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $54,150380
      Bailiffs $54,10040
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,7703,170
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,490290
      Social and Community Service Managers $52,430330
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110540
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $52,070180
      Human Resources Specialists $50,3601,010
      Firefighters $50,180490
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,16070
      Counselors, All Other $50,120120
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,0202,070
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $49,89060
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810200
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,68040
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $49,550140
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $49,52070
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,38030
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790750
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $48,7001,200
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $48,650420
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $48,470320
      Drafters, All Other $48,16030
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,090510
      Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $48,06040
      Fundraisers $47,96050
      Training and Development Specialists $47,950540
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $47,900610
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,82080
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $47,430210
      Mechanical Drafters $47,40040
      Forensic Science Technicians $47,13040
      Credit Counselors $47,08070
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,0401,280
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,8601,560
      Interior Designers $46,85040
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $46,790930
      Pest Control Workers $46,630120
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $46,58030
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,490210
      Sheet Metal Workers $46,260100
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,22030
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,190230
      Construction and Building Inspectors $46,100180
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $45,9704,420
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $45,940180
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,850430
      Computer User Support Specialists $45,780840
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,690100
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $45,68060
      Legislators $45,62030
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,510370
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $45,460120
      Paramedics $45,260230
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,00080
      Electricians $44,810720
      Biological Technicians $44,78050
      Health Education Specialists $44,510130
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $44,49040
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $44,490170
      Financial Specialists, All Other $44,22090
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $44,000410
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $43,730770
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $43,66030
      Insurance Sales Agents $43,440650
      Chefs and Head Cooks $43,150250
      Graphic Designers $43,060160
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,020320
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $42,980300
      Medical Equipment Repairers $42,98060
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890690
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $42,520620
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $42,360190
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $42,300220
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $42,24080
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $41,73030
      Public Relations Specialists $41,590570
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $41,59080
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $41,5101,460
      Bus Drivers, School $41,2001,080
      Social Workers, All Other $41,13080
      Private Detectives and Investigators $40,90070
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $40,81050
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,5602,200
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $40,550100
      Carpenters $40,470440
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $40,400710
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $40,400120
      Financial Examiners $40,340100
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,990140
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,860220
      Glaziers $39,81090
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780460
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,600120
      Massage Therapists $39,450100
      Billing and Posting Clerks $39,3901,270
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,38080
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,350980
      Social and Human Service Assistants $39,240670
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $39,200200
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $39,170300
      Real Estate Sales Agents $38,970210
      Interpreters and Translators $38,94030
      Machinists $38,750120
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $38,640130
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $38,450430
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $38,300420
      Procurement Clerks $38,15090
      Helpers--Electricians $38,07070
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $37,960210
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $37,910170
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,860190
      Audio and Video Technicians $37,79050
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,7603,280
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,7102,740
      Printing Press Operators $37,710130
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,480280
      Tax Preparers $37,38070
      New Accounts Clerks $37,36040
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $37,320480
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $37,30070
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,200220
      Roofers $37,19080
      Pipelayers $37,180120
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $37,130230
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $37,13030
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $37,03070
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $37,01060
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $37,01030
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $36,950160
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,89060
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840480
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $36,830300
      Pharmacy Aides $36,80090
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $36,75040
      Residential Advisors $36,73060
      Light Truck Drivers $36,7001,530
      Medical Equipment Preparers $36,66080
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610350
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,600130
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,540360
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $36,490480
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $36,45070
      Medical Transcriptionists $36,35040
      Medical Records Specialists $36,340550
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,260180
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,2001,090
      Customer Service Representatives $36,0307,720
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $35,88080
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,8402,040
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $35,760110
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $35,670370
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $35,67050
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $35,51070
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $35,2502,030
      Cargo and Freight Agents $35,180220
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $34,830330
      Tellers $34,820680
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $34,82060
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $34,55070
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,4405,560
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $34,260160
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $34,13070
      Phlebotomists $33,980490
      Community Health Workers $33,480200
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $33,430180
      Animal Control Workers $32,75050
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,500290
      Skincare Specialists $32,450100
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $32,240120
      Opticians, Dispensing $32,190140
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $32,050230
      Highway Maintenance Workers $32,040230
      Medical Assistants $31,8702,710
      Office Clerks, General $31,4304,820
      Library Technicians $31,340100
      Construction Laborers $31,3001,240
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $31,230190
      File Clerks $31,230240
      Order Clerks $31,22090
      Data Entry Keyers $31,200410
      School Bus Monitors $31,160210
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $31,13050
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $31,130110
      Traffic Technicians $31,07030
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $30,960210
      Couriers and Messengers $30,780110
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $30,6801,450
      Psychiatric Technicians $30,670200
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,490120
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,4603,200
      Dental Assistants $30,430660
      Driver/Sales Workers $30,370710
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $30,370120
      Orderlies $30,36070
      Nursing Assistants $30,0902,250
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $30,050900
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $29,950220
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,910790
      Tire Repairers and Changers $29,890250
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,8502,610
      Emergency Medical Technicians $29,830460
      Meter Readers, Utilities $29,80060
      Recreation Workers $29,650400
      Counter and Rental Clerks $29,550670
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,5303,960
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $29,360290
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,8401,580
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $28,6101,140
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $28,55060
      Security Guards $28,5405,190
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $28,460420
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $28,340340
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $28,28040
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $28,26090
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $28,210470
      Production Workers, All Other $28,200260
      Photographers $28,11080
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $28,110570
      Dietetic Technicians $28,07070
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $27,98070
      Helpers--Production Workers $27,960180
      Cooks, Restaurant $27,9502,400
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $27,920140
      Parts Salespersons $27,740700
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $27,690350
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $27,63090
      Tutors $27,470470
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $27,460250
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $27,460120
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $27,41060
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,3902,390
      Bakers $27,300400
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $27,130210
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $26,95030
      Animal Caretakers $26,920270
      Bartenders $26,870740
      Physical Therapist Aides $26,820130
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,7401,040
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,730220
      Retail Salespersons $26,6408,950
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $26,540970
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $26,280360
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $25,61040
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,5903,840
      Cooks, Short Order $25,34070
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,810110
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,580470
      Parking Attendants $24,540120
      Sewing Machine Operators $24,40060
      Cashiers $24,2707,080
      Dishwashers $24,250540
      Tour and Travel Guides $24,22040
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $23,93060
      Food Preparation Workers $23,8103,240
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $23,550410
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $23,520680
      Food Batchmakers $23,210210
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,20042,650
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,970980
      Waiters and Waitresses $22,9003,740
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,69010,070
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $22,440630
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,320910
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,960330
      Childcare Workers $21,3501,010
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $21,000130
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $18,29050