Firefighters Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,770 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $61,390
Employed locally 360
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $46,770
    90th
    $61,390

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 91% Median Firefighters salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Abilene, TX $79,310
    Lubbock, TX $76,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,440
    Tyler, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,830
    Waco, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $27,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,490
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $34,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Brownsville, TX is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.98 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Brownsville, TX is 21.4% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.