Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,270 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $70,850
Employed locally 1,750
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $37,950
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $70,850

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 90% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $57,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,500
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900
    Light Truck Drivers $33,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Brownsville, TX is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Brownsville, TX is 19.4% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,950.