May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in McAllen
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
404 occupations
Across 404 occupations with published wages in McAllen, physicians, all other record the highest median at $295,020 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in McAllen
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $295,020 | 610 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $207,060 | 160 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $202,990 | 80 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $144,430 | — | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $137,700 | 500 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $134,160 | 150 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,750 | 310 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $131,870 | 400 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $130,450 | 50 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $129,290 | 620 | |
| 11 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,240 | 90 | |
| 12 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,680 | 70 | |
| 13 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,460 | 120 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $122,550 | 770 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $121,590 | 50 | |
| 16 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | $120,300 | 50 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $119,430 | 860 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $116,120 | 400 | |
| 19 | Lawyers | $115,920 | 850 | |
| 20 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $114,010 | 70 | |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $113,360 | 310 | |
| 22 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,030 | 70 | |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | $105,370 | 70 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $103,980 | 590 | |
| 25 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $103,380 | 1,600 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,380 | $23,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,160 | $22,790 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,960 | $27,420 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,270 | $35,830 |
| Cashiers | 7,000 | $27,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,480 | $74,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,870 | $35,080 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,420 | $32,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,400 | $80,540 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,390 | $47,040 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $18,940 | 810 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,910 | 940 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,650 | 3,700 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $21,960 | 360 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,080 | 280 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,310 | 750 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,510 | 600 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $22,520 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,790 | 12,160 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $23,040 | 180 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.