Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $92,750 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.59
10th percentile $62,600
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 60
National median $100,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,600
    25th
    $80,320
    50th (median)
    $92,750
    75th
    $120,640
    90th
    $134,430

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 177% Median Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary is 77% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $178,810
    Virginia $144,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $137,610
    Maryland $129,750
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $127,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,820

    Nearby metros — Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $106,950
    College Station-Bryan, TX $104,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $104,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,770
    El Paso, TX $94,310

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$77,210
    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
    Biological Technicians$44,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in McAllen, TX is $44.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 7.6% below the national median of $100,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $62,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,320.