Retail Salespersons Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $26,640 -23% vs national
Median hourly $12.81
10th percentile $19,940
90th percentile $37,430
Employed locally 8,950
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,940
    25th
    $22,210
    50th (median)
    $26,640
    75th
    $31,440
    90th
    $37,430

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 51% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,680
    Midland, TX $31,620
    Odessa, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,260
    Sherman-Denison, TX $30,240

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $24,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,710
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,860
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $48,700
    Parts Salespersons $27,740
    Counter and Rental Clerks $29,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in McAllen, TX is $12.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.94 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in McAllen, TX is 23% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in McAllen?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $19,940 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,210.