Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $28,280 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $20,770
90th percentile $33,810
Employed locally 60
National median $34,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,770
    25th
    $22,760
    50th (median)
    $28,280
    75th
    $31,600
    90th
    $33,810

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary vs area income 55% Median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $52,020
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $45,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,370
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $44,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,210
    New Haven, CT $42,930

    Nearby metros — Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,100
    Longview, TX $32,310
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $30,680
    Midland, TX $30,620
    Odessa, TX $30,590

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$30,500
    Bus Drivers, School$28,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Brownsville, TX is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.03 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salaries?

    The median Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants salary in Brownsville, TX is 18.9% below the national median of $34,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants (10th percentile) earn around $20,770 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,760.