Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,020 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $29,080
90th percentile $62,820
Employed locally 120
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,080
    25th
    $32,400
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $52,800
    90th
    $62,820

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 92% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,800
    Waco, TX $61,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,780
    Killeen-Temple, TX $58,690

    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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Brownsville, TX is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.36 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Brownsville, TX is 22.3% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $29,080 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,400.