salary$137,700 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$174,880per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford McAllen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 8.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $137,700 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $75,410 and $174,880.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 8.9% of the median pharmacist 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.