Pharmacists Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $132,750 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.82
10th percentile $59,060
90th percentile $169,540
Employed locally 490
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,060
    25th
    $109,620
    50th (median)
    $132,750
    75th
    $159,910
    90th
    $169,540

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 254% Median Pharmacists salary is 154% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $146,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $146,380
    Waco, TX $144,440
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $141,500
    Lubbock, TX $140,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $139,010

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in McAllen, TX is $63.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.08 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in McAllen, TX is 3.4% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $59,060 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,620.