School Psychologists Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,210 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.12
10th percentile $61,100
90th percentile $101,180
Employed locally 230
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,100
    25th
    $66,720
    50th (median)
    $77,210
    75th
    $99,590
    90th
    $101,180

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 148% Median School Psychologists salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $143,020
    El Centro, CA $140,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730

    Nearby metros — School Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $80,660
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,740
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,770
    El Paso, TX $77,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,770

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Biological Technicians $44,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in McAllen, TX is $37.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.55 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in McAllen, TX is 11.2% below the national median of $86,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for School Psychologists in McAllen?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,100 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,720.