Mechanical Engineers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $107,740 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.80
10th percentile $61,370
90th percentile $154,210
Employed locally 130
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,370
    25th
    $78,460
    50th (median)
    $107,740
    75th
    $132,330
    90th
    $154,210

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 210% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 110% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,870
    Corpus Christi, TX $122,890
    Midland, TX $122,270
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,590
    Tyler, TX $113,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $110,410

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $74,060
    Civil Engineers $71,810
    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 Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Brownsville, TX is $51.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.00 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Brownsville, TX is 5.3% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,370 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,460.