H-1B salaries in McAllen, TX
Based on 271 certified H-1B filings in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$80,080
Middle 50%$61.4k–$132.5k
vs. national median−35%comparison median $122,699
Filings271FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,000 |
| 25th | $61,400 |
| 50th (median) | $80,080 |
| 75th | $132,536 |
| 90th | $270,462 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,020 | $54,894 | $136,560 | 99 |
| FY2021 | $70,000 | $54,930 | $109,345 | 119 |
| FY2022 | $73,420 | $59,562 | $201,143 | 116 |
| FY2023 | $77,605 | $65,000 | $177,372 | 127 |
| FY2024 | $80,098 | $63,750 | $127,064 | 120 |
| FY2025 | $76,376 | $61,400 | $155,203 | 160 |
| FY2026 | $88,296 | $63,642 | $117,041 | 111 |
Cost of living
McAllen's median H-1B salary of $80,080 is worth about $93,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$806Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,017Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)85.9Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$93,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesTX: noneSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $200,000 | 21 |
| Physician | $300,000 | 17 |
| Software Engineer | $100,000 | 15 |
| Business Professor | $130,072 | 11 |
| Mathematics Professor | $72,578 | 11 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,346 | 10 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $61,400 | 10 |