Jobs, pay and daily life in McAllen, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
McAllen is a city in Texas with 145,385 residents. The median household earns $61,579 a year and the median rent is $1,049 a month, which is 20.4% of the median household income. It is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan area, where BLS counts 296,700 jobs.
Federal jobs in Texas (1,540) →State guide: TexasCountry guide
There are 1,540 federal postings open in Texas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,380 | 5.65 | $23,960 | $22,170 | $26,220 | -33% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 12,160 | 1.65 | $22,790 | $20,520 | $32,840 | -27% |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,960 | 1.20 | $27,420 | $21,280 | $37,310 | -23% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,270 | 1.67 | $35,830 | $27,230 | $46,020 | -20% |
| Cashiers | 7,000 | 1.19 | $27,020 | $20,390 | $36,800 | -18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,480 | 0.97 | $74,570 | $38,940 | $171,620 | -29% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,870 | 1.09 | $35,080 | $26,020 | $44,770 | -6% |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,420 | 1.15 | $32,130 | $23,560 | $47,650 | -29% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,400 | 0.84 | $80,540 | $64,110 | $99,470 | -17% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,390 | 1.12 | $47,040 | $31,250 | $71,050 | -20% |
| Security Guards | 4,100 | 1.68 | $29,290 | $23,100 | $38,360 | -23% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 4,090 | 0.97 | $31,300 | $22,410 | $46,810 | -15% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,090 | 1.55 | $63,110 | $51,070 | $83,180 | -1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,030 | 1.49 | $29,520 | $22,150 | $38,900 | -20% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 4,010 | 1.97 | $62,500 | $56,840 | $82,220 | -13% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,700 | 0.86 | $20,650 | $15,430 | $44,210 | -41% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 3,180 | 0.98 | $39,010 | $27,390 | $54,620 | -18% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,100 | 0.55 | $31,610 | $21,950 | $42,750 | -21% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 3,040 | 1.11 | $55,570 | $37,140 | $83,270 | -20% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 3,030 | 1.30 | $30,270 | $25,870 | $50,730 | -31% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 610 | 0.93 | $295,020 | $37,300 | $413,610 | +11% |
| Pharmacists | 500 | 0.81 | $137,700 | $75,410 | $174,880 | -2% |
| Financial Managers | 620 | 0.39 | $129,290 | $76,760 | $237,040 | -22% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 770 | 1.26 | $122,550 | $96,290 | $168,180 | -7% |
| Managers, All Other | 860 | 0.72 | $119,430 | $62,750 | $161,050 | -16% |
| Lawyers | 850 | 0.59 | $115,920 | $60,770 | $241,390 | -27% |
| Physical Therapists | 590 | 1.15 | $103,980 | $63,670 | $144,800 | +1% |
| Sales Managers | 740 | 0.60 | $101,440 | $55,170 | $190,850 | -32% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,350 | 1.18 | $97,180 | $53,860 | $157,990 | -22% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 1,450 | 2.32 | $88,910 | $67,990 | $129,260 | -16% |
| Construction Managers | 500 | 0.69 | $83,450 | $56,680 | $156,460 | -27% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 850 | 1.96 | $81,890 | $50,160 | $100,740 | +6% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,400 | 0.84 | $80,540 | $64,110 | $99,470 | -17% |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 990 | 1.46 | $80,390 | $45,960 | $105,630 | +25% |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,480 | 0.97 | $74,570 | $38,940 | $171,620 | -29% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,170 | 0.57 | $73,920 | $36,850 | $122,800 | -11% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,080 | 0.53 | $69,910 | $41,110 | $126,750 | -32% |
| Compliance Officers | 1,610 | 2.02 | $69,290 | $44,950 | $112,260 | -14% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,430 | 0.52 | $64,470 | $41,790 | $99,090 | -23% |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | 540 | 0.85 | $64,250 | $42,390 | $87,340 | +6% |
These figures are for the whole McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $35,830 (US $50,980); unemployment 5.6% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.2% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.5% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,579 |
| Income per person | $30,885 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,049 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 20.4% |
| Median home value | $190,400 |
| Homeowners | 59.5% |
| Poverty rate | 20.0% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 85.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $35,830 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 80.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 32.5% |
| Born abroad | 26.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 61.6% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.9 | 61 | 24 |
| Feb | 18.4 | 65 | 20 |
| Mar | 21.8 | 71 | 27 |
| Apr | 25.4 | 78 | 34 |
| May | 28.1 | 83 | 53 |
| Jun | 30.0 | 86 | 71 |
| Jul | 29.7 | 85 | 75 |
| Aug | 30.2 | 86 | 42 |
| Sep | 28.0 | 82 | 134 |
| Oct | 25.2 | 77 | 57 |
| Nov | 20.6 | 69 | 38 |
| Dec | 16.9 | 62 | 29 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | TX | 52 mi | 189,177 | $52,130 | $923 |
| Laredo | TX | 120 mi | 257,619 | $63,915 | $1,030 |
| Corpus Christi | TX | 125 mi | 317,419 | $67,394 | $1,292 |
| San Antonio | TX | 224 mi | 1,526,621 | $66,176 | $1,389 |
| Austin | TX | 283 mi | 993,771 | $90,430 | $1,770 |
| Pearland | TX | 291 mi | 127,514 | $118,842 | $1,860 |
| Round Rock | TX | 299 mi | 127,786 | $99,287 | $1,763 |
| Houston | TX | 301 mi | 2,387,910 | $64,361 | $1,408 |
| Pasadena | TX | 303 mi | 149,433 | $64,927 | $1,213 |
| College Station | TX | 324 mi | 124,570 | $50,900 | $1,194 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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145,385 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,049 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 20.4% of the median household income.
$61,579 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
5.6% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
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