Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $39,240 -13% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $52,590
Employed locally 670
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $31,500
    50th (median)
    $39,240
    75th
    $45,940
    90th
    $52,590

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 75% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Midland, TX $47,080
    Odessa, TX $46,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,100
    Victoria, TX $45,330

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,020
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in McAllen, TX is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.49 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 13% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in McAllen?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,500.