Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,840 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.87
10th percentile $21,320
90th percentile $36,610
Employed locally 1,580
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,320
    25th
    $25,510
    50th (median)
    $28,840
    75th
    $32,910
    90th
    $36,610

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,350
    Midland, TX $35,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,970
    Odessa, TX $34,600

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,030
    Office Clerks, General $31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in McAllen, TX is $13.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.25 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in McAllen, TX is 22.5% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in McAllen?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $21,320 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,510.