Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,080 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.50
10th percentile $18,790
90th percentile $42,360
Employed locally 100
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,790
    25th
    $22,820
    50th (median)
    $28,080
    75th
    $35,260
    90th
    $42,360

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $41,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,050
    Odessa, TX $39,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,880

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $33,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $39,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $59,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,550
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $42,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Brownsville, TX is $13.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.35 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 27.7% below the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,790 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,820.