SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — McAllen
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX · 8 metro areas compared
In McAllen, TX the median wage is $46,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In McAllen, TX the median wage is $46,860. That is 18.5% lower than the national median of $57,510. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,000 and $55,330. The lowest tenth earn under $36,090, while the highest tenth earn more than $64,940.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Tyler leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 204th of 404 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,090 | −37.2% |
| 25th | $37,000 | −35.7% |
| Median (50th) | $46,860 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $55,330 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $64,940 | +12.9% |
| Mean | $48,750 | −15.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler | $77,020 | 50 | |
| 2 | Austin | $54,260 | 130 | |
| 3 | Houston | $50,140 | 1,660 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $49,430 | 170 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $45,750 | 220 | |
| 6 | Lubbock | $38,640 | 30 | |
| 7 | Brownsville | $36,090 | 30 | |
| 8 | College Station | $34,690 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in McAllen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $46,860 goes as far as $48,260 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,260US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,860 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,090 to $64,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tyler, at $77,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in McAllen, TX?
The median annual wage is $46,860, or $22.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,510, so pay in McAllen, TX is 18.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in McAllen, TX earns more than $64,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tyler, at $77,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in McAllen, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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