salary$50,740 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,130per year
Jobs in the area390people work this job
Can a firefighter afford McAllen?
OK. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 24.3% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $50,740 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $28,860 and $64,130.
Can a firefighter afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 24.3% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.