Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in McAllen
404 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in McAllen belongs to Bartenders, at $18,940 per year. The highest is $295,020.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $18,940 | 810 | |
| 2 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,910 | 940 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,650 | 3,700 | |
| 4 | Production Workers, All Other | $21,960 | 360 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,080 | 280 | |
| 6 | Childcare Workers | $22,310 | 750 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,510 | 600 | |
| 8 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $22,520 | 260 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,790 | 12,160 | |
| 10 | Physical Therapist Aides | $23,040 | 180 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $295,020 | 610 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $207,060 | 160 |
| Chief Executives | $202,990 | 80 |
| Pediatricians, General | $144,430 | — |
| Pharmacists | $137,700 | 500 |
| Dentists, General | $134,160 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,750 | 310 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,870 | 400 |
| Optometrists | $130,450 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $129,290 | 620 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,240 | 90 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,680 | 70 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,460 | 120 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $122,550 | 770 |
| Veterinarians | $121,590 | 50 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,300 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $119,430 | 860 |
| Software Developers | $116,120 | 400 |
| Lawyers | $115,920 | 850 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $114,010 | 70 |
| Marketing Managers | $113,360 | 310 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,030 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $105,370 | 70 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,980 | 590 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $103,380 | 1,600 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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