Childcare Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $26,430 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.71
10th percentile $18,060
90th percentile $43,920
Employed locally 1,030
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,060
    25th
    $21,150
    50th (median)
    $26,430
    75th
    $43,920
    90th
    $43,920

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Childcare Workers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,760
    Midland, TX $29,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $28,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,490
    Odessa, TX $27,710

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,230
    Recreation Workers$28,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,230
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,390
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34,610
    Animal Caretakers$26,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Brownsville, TX is $12.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.29 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 17.5% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,060 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,150.