Metro profile · CBSA 32580
Healthcare wages in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
35 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
44
Across 35 roles
Every healthcare occupation in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
35 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $295,020 | $295,020 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,520 | $72,520 | 49 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $73,720 | $73,720 | 48 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $103,980 | $103,980 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $100,980 | $100,980 | 48 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,870 | $131,870 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,830 | $61,830 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,700 | $137,700 | 47 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $89,860 | $89,860 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,060 | $59,060 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $122,550 | $122,550 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $121,590 | $121,590 | 46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $81,650 | $81,650 | 45 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $56,250 | $56,250 | 45 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $207,060 | $207,060 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,540 | $80,540 | 44 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $65,390 | $65,390 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $78,160 | $78,160 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $38,490 | $38,490 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $33,990 | $33,990 | 44 |
| Orderlies | support | $31,250 | $31,250 | 44 |
| Paramedics | allied | $33,620 | $33,620 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $37,230 | $37,230 | 43 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $134,160 | $134,160 | 43 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $35,180 | $35,180 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $34,810 | $34,810 | 43 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $35,050 | $35,050 | 43 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $29,120 | $29,120 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $35,460 | $35,460 | 42 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,870 | $59,870 | 42 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.