Cashiers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,670 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.38
10th percentile $17,930
90th percentile $34,770
Employed locally 3,670
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,930
    25th
    $20,970
    50th (median)
    $23,670
    75th
    $29,600
    90th
    $34,770

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 46% Median Cashiers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,190
    Midland, TX $29,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,460
    Odessa, TX $28,180

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $27,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $54,410
    Insurance Sales Agents $36,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks $28,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Brownsville, TX is $11.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.64 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Brownsville, TX is 24.1% below the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $17,930 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,970.