Physician Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $126,800 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.96
10th percentile $92,290
90th percentile $171,540
Employed locally 380
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,290
    25th
    $122,410
    50th (median)
    $126,800
    75th
    $130,030
    90th
    $171,540

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 243% Median Physician Assistants salary is 143% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $152,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $151,570
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $144,500
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $143,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $135,120
    Killeen-Temple, TX $134,860

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in McAllen, TX is $60.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.45 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 4.8% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in McAllen?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $92,290 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,410.