Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $32,340 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.55
10th percentile $26,270
90th percentile $38,570
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,270
    25th
    $28,870
    50th (median)
    $32,340
    75th
    $32,340
    90th
    $38,570

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,840
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,830
    Amarillo, TX $44,370
    Abilene, TX $43,050

    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 Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Brownsville, TX is $15.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.51 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Brownsville, TX is 34.1% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,270 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,870.