Orderlies Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $30,360 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.59
10th percentile $27,400
90th percentile $45,350
Employed locally 70
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,400
    25th
    $29,980
    50th (median)
    $30,360
    75th
    $37,310
    90th
    $45,350

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Orderlies salary vs area income 58% Median Orderlies salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orderlies

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $68,360
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,090
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $54,020
    Washington $51,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $51,870

    Nearby metros — Orderlies salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,520
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,300
    Killeen-Temple, TX $35,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $34,970
    Corpus Christi, TX $30,890

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Orderlies make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Orderlies in McAllen, TX is $14.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.09 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Orderlies salaries?

    The median Orderlies salary in McAllen, TX is 19.5% below the national median of $37,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Orderlies (10th percentile) earn around $27,400 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,980.