Veterinarian salary in
McAllen.
Veterinarians in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area earn a median annual wage of $121,590 ($58.46/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 50 working in the area.
Median salary
$121,590
$58.46/hr
7% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$73,560
High · 90th pct
$171,000
Pay rank
#68of 75 metros
Veterinarians
50
employed
Full wage range
What vets in McAllen actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in McAllen
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $99,750–$134,840
Top earners make 2.3× what entry-level vets earn
How McAllen compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in McAllen?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area is $121,590 ($58.46/hour). The middle 50% earn between $99,750 and $134,840.
How does McAllen compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $121,590 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in McAllen?
The median hourly rate works out to $58.46, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does McAllen compare to the rest of Texas?
See the Texas state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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