Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,740 -20% vs national
Median hourly $13.82
10th percentile $20,920
90th percentile $37,990
Employed locally 2,380
National median $35,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,920
    25th
    $23,200
    50th (median)
    $28,740
    75th
    $32,250
    90th
    $37,990

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary vs area income 56% Median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,750
    Massachusetts $44,570
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $44,190
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,030

    Nearby metros — Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,560
    Midland, TX $34,060
    Odessa, TX $33,940
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,590
    Amarillo, TX $30,970

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $25,340
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $27,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $43,770
    Pest Control Workers $34,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Brownsville, TX is $13.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.55 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salaries?

    The median Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Brownsville, TX is 20% below the national median of $35,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (10th percentile) earn around $20,920 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,200.