Electricians Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $44,900 -28% vs national
Median hourly $21.59
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $60,830
Employed locally 620
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $44,900
    75th
    $50,130
    90th
    $60,830

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 87% Median Electricians salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $59,380
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $59,180
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,040
    Texarkana, TX-AR $58,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,760

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $32,680
    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
    Carpenters $36,760
    Highway Maintenance Workers $32,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Brownsville, TX is $21.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.93 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Brownsville, TX is 28% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.