Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $74,580 -36.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.86
10th percentile $51,420
90th percentile $93,580
Employed locally 40
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,420
    25th
    $58,600
    50th (median)
    $74,580
    75th
    $74,580
    90th
    $93,580

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 143% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $127,320
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $115,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $87,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $87,560
    College Station-Bryan, TX $80,250
    Waco, TX $78,290

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $77,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810
    Biological Scientists, All Other $92,750
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,820
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,530
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in McAllen, TX is $35.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.44 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 36.8% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $51,420 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,600.