Social Workers, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $41,130 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.78
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $91,170
Employed locally 80
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $41,120
    50th (median)
    $41,130
    75th
    $58,710
    90th
    $91,170

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 79% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,900
    Killeen-Temple, TX $102,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,030
    El Paso, TX $92,850
    Waco, TX $89,520

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,000
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in McAllen, TX is $19.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 40.8% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,120.