Industrial Engineers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $74,060 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.60
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $126,090
Employed locally 200
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $51,280
    50th (median)
    $74,060
    75th
    $95,920
    90th
    $126,090

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 44% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $71,810
    Mechanical Engineers $107,740
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,850
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $73,900
    Electrical Engineers $103,420
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $43,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Brownsville, TX is $35.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.42 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Brownsville, TX is 26.8% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,280.