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How much does a security make in McAllen?

$58,010a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $27.89 an hour or $4,834 a month.

Hourly
$27.89
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
249 of 367
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,140Median: $58,010Highest 10%: $164,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,140$21.70
25th$47,520$22.85
Median$58,010$27.89
75th$82,250$39.54
90th$164,200$78.93

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for securitys.

Dallas, TX$86,740
Austin, TX$77,870
Lubbock, TX$77,650
Houston, TX$77,550
San Antonio, TX$74,420
Amarillo, TX$72,100
San Angelo, TX$68,530
Waco, TX$66,490
Longview, TX$63,490
Victoria, TX$61,940
Tyler, TX$61,250
Sherman, TX$61,140
Wichita Falls, TX$60,610
Abilene, TX$60,600
Beaumont, TX$60,410
Killeen, TX$60,380
El Paso, TX$59,280
Odessa, TX$59,190
College Station, TX$58,410
Corpus Christi, TX$54,260
Texarkana, TX$51,220
Brownsville, TX$49,540
Laredo, TX$48,810
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Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sales Representative$70,980
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$66,810
Sales Representative$55,950
Sales Representatives of Service$49,350
Insurance Sales Agent$48,340
Demonstrator and Product Promoter$38,640
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$38,480
Real Estate Sales Agent$36,080
Counter and Rental Clerk$30,770
Parts Salesperson$29,070
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $27.89 ($58,010 a year).

Do securitys make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $58,010 against $78,660 nationally, 26% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $78,470, so McAllen pays 26% less.

Where does McAllen rank for security pay?

249 of 367 metro areas with data.

How much does a security make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,200 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.