Carpenters Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,760 -38% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $22,020
90th percentile $48,850
Employed locally 310
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,020
    25th
    $26,750
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $45,870
    90th
    $48,850

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$32,680
    Electricians$44,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$56,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers$32,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Brownsville, TX is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.96 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Brownsville, TX is 38% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $22,020 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,750.