Tutors Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,470 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.21
10th percentile $22,660
90th percentile $53,860
Employed locally 470
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,660
    25th
    $26,580
    50th (median)
    $27,470
    75th
    $43,920
    90th
    $53,860

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 53% Median Tutors salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lubbock, TX $44,420
    Midland, TX $39,160
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $32,520
    Waco, TX $31,570
    Longview, TX $30,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,230

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in McAllen, TX is $13.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in McAllen, TX is 31.5% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in McAllen?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $22,660 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,580.