Helpers--Electricians Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $26,090 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.54
10th percentile $23,510
90th percentile $46,340
Employed locally 80
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,510
    25th
    $23,910
    50th (median)
    $26,090
    75th
    $36,010
    90th
    $46,340

    Brownsville economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Midland, TX $47,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,350
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,190
    Waco, TX $44,760

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $32,680
    Electricians $44,900
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Brownsville, TX is $12.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.61 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Brownsville, TX is 34.6% below the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $23,510 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,910.