Nurse Practitioners Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $118,850 -8% vs national
Median hourly $57.14
10th percentile $76,030
90th percentile $165,030
Employed locally 290
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,030
    25th
    $96,060
    50th (median)
    $118,850
    75th
    $158,390
    90th
    $165,030

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 232% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 132% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,530
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,910

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Brownsville, TX is $57.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.19 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Brownsville, TX is 8% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $76,030 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,060.