Surgical Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $75,180 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.14
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $92,660
Employed locally 110
National median $60,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $75,180
    75th
    $79,660
    90th
    $92,660

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Assistants salary vs area income 144% Median Surgical Assistants salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence, SC $133,380
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,140
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $115,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,020
    Nevada $110,020
    Arizona $107,500

    Nearby metros — Surgical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $94,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,610
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,800
    Amarillo, TX $78,090
    Lubbock, TX $75,070

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Assistants make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Assistants in McAllen, TX is $36.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.21 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Surgical Assistants salaries?

    The median Surgical Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 24.7% above the national median of $60,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Assistants in McAllen?

    Entry-level Surgical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.