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Salaries in Pharr, TX

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$52,033
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$60,786
model average ÷ 85.6 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$121,762
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,070
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Pharr?

$52,033 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$52,033/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,336/month
Household income context$57,171

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$121,762
💡 Purchasing-power model $142,245
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $58.54/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Accountant

$82,361
💡 Purchasing-power model $96,216
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $39.60/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Registered Nurse

$82,351
💡 Purchasing-power model $96,204
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $39.59/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$60,919
💡 Purchasing-power model $71,167
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.29/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Electrician

$58,891
💡 Purchasing-power model $68,798
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $28.31/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Pharr

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (85.6/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $121,762
2 Accountant $82,361
3 Registered Nurse $82,351
4 Elementary School Teacher $60,919
5 Electrician $58,891
6 Real Estate Agent $58,824
7 Heavy Truck Driver $50,796
8 Welder $47,839
9 Nail Technician $47,839
10 Cosmetologist $47,839
11 Personal Trainer $47,839
12 Chef/Head Cook $47,839
13 Auto Mechanic $47,839
14 Social Worker $47,839
15 Veterinary Technician $47,839
16 Pharmacy Technician $47,839
17 Dental Assistant $47,839
18 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $47,839
19 Firefighter $47,839
20 Project Manager $47,839
21 Graphic Designer $47,839
22 Data Analyst $47,839
23 Plumber $47,839
24 Loan Officer $47,839
25 Insurance Agent $47,839
26 Carpenter $47,839
27 Physical Therapist $47,839
28 Human Resources Specialist $47,839
29 Financial Analyst $47,839
30 Pharmacist $47,839
31 HVAC Technician $47,839
32 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $47,839
33 Police Officer $47,839
34 Construction Manager $47,839
35 Web Developer $47,839
36 Marketing Manager $47,839
37 Medical Assistant $47,839
38 Dental Hygienist $47,839
39 Paralegal $47,839
40 Security Guard $34,578

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Pharr salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.304×–1.434× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 85.6 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Pharr

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,070/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,337/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$170,000
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$57,171
🎓
College Educated
18%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
86
Very Affordable
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❓ Pharr Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Pharr mean on this page?

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$52,033 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Pharr workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Pharr?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,336 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Pharr?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Pharr?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.304×–1.434× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Pharr

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