salary$131,870 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$196,450per year
Jobs in the area400people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Edinburg?
Cheap. Rent of $1,203 a month takes 10.9% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Edinburg, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $131,870 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $102,030 and $196,450.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Edinburg?
Typical rent of $1,203 a month takes 10.9% of the median physician assistant 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.