salary$64,470 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,090per year
Jobs in the area1,430people work this job
Can a accountant afford McAllen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 19.1% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a accountant in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $64,470 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $41,790 and $99,090.
Can a accountant afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 19.1% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.