salary$115,920 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,770per year
Top pay (top 10%)$241,390per year
Jobs in the area850people work this job
Can a lawyer afford McAllen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 10.6% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a lawyer in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $115,920 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $60,770 and $241,390.
Can a lawyer afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 10.6% of the median lawyer 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.