Salaripedia
English

How much does a veterinarian make in McAllen?

$121,600a year

Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. That is $58.46 an hour or $10,130 a month.

Hourly
$58.46
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
194 of 283
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,560Median: $121,600Highest 10%: $171,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$73,560$35.37
25th$99,750$47.96
Median$121,600$58.46
75th$134,800$64.83
90th$171,000$82.21

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for veterinarians.

Dallas, TX$133,600
Austin, TX$133,300
Houston, TX$132,300
San Antonio, TX$128,600
Lubbock, TX$126,400
Corpus Christi, TX$126,100
Longview, TX$124,700
Amarillo, TX$124,000
Killeen, TX$123,400
El Paso, TX$123,300
Waco, TX$122,900
Tyler, TX$120,900
College Station, TX$116,200
Veterinarian salary in Texas Veterinarian salary in all states

Related jobs in McAllen

Same field, median yearly pay.

Physician$295,000
Family Medicine Physician$207,100
Pediatrician$144,400
Pharmacist$137,700
Dentist$134,200
Physician Assistant$131,900
Optometrist$130,500
Nurse Practitioner$122,600
Physical Therapist$104,000
Occupational Therapist$101,000
Salaries for every job in McAllen, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make an hour in McAllen?

The median hourly pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $58.46 ($121,600 a year).

Do veterinarians make more in McAllen than the national average?

No: $121,600 against $130,100 nationally, 7% less.

How does McAllen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $131,300, so McAllen pays 7% less.

Where does McAllen rank for veterinarian pay?

194 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a veterinarian make starting out in McAllen?

The lowest-paid 10% make $73,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,000 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.