Order Clerks Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $33,980 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.34
10th percentile $23,090
90th percentile $53,810
Employed locally 50
National median $44,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,090
    25th
    $27,700
    50th (median)
    $33,980
    75th
    $40,930
    90th
    $53,810

    Brownsville economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Order Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,940
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,270
    Boulder, CO $54,620
    Massachusetts $54,350
    Bend, OR $53,610
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $51,850

    Nearby metros — Order Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $47,670
    Amarillo, TX $44,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $42,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $42,040
    Midland, TX $40,890

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,100
    Office Clerks, General $30,290
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $48,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $28,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Order Clerks make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Order Clerks in Brownsville, TX is $16.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Order Clerks salaries?

    The median Order Clerks salary in Brownsville, TX is 23.9% below the national median of $44,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Order Clerks in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Order Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,090 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,700.