Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,550 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $81,880
Employed locally 1,820
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $53,220
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $72,080
    90th
    $81,880

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,540
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,040
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$28,110
    Firefighters$50,180
    School Bus Monitors$31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in McAllen, TX is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in McAllen, TX is 24.6% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in McAllen?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,220.