Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $34,010 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.35
10th percentile $20,870
90th percentile $55,780
Employed locally 620
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,870
    25th
    $27,180
    50th (median)
    $34,010
    75th
    $41,450
    90th
    $55,780

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 66% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,600
    Midland, TX $45,460
    Odessa, TX $44,470
    Victoria, TX $38,860
    Waco, TX $38,650
    Sherman-Denison, TX $38,170

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers $29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,310
    Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $55,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Brownsville, TX is $16.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.82 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Brownsville, TX is 19.4% below the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $20,870 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,180.