Civil Engineers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $71,810 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.52
10th percentile $46,720
90th percentile $126,030
Employed locally 140
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,720
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $71,810
    75th
    $100,360
    90th
    $126,030

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 140% Median Civil Engineers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,690
    Midland, TX $98,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,580
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,160

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$74,060
    Mechanical Engineers$107,740
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,850
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$73,900
    Electrical Engineers$103,420
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$43,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Brownsville, TX is $34.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.51 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Brownsville, TX is 27.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $46,720 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.