Pharmacy Aides Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,800 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $41,470
Employed locally 90
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $32,890
    50th (median)
    $36,800
    75th
    $39,320
    90th
    $41,470

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 70% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,870
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,900
    District of Columbia $55,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,120

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,020
    El Paso, TX $39,340
    Waco, TX $38,890
    Corpus Christi, TX $38,520
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $37,940

    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 Pharmacy Aides make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in McAllen, TX is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in McAllen, TX is 0.5% below the national median of $37,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Aides in McAllen?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,890.