Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $22,920 -35.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.02
10th percentile $20,040
90th percentile $30,540
Employed locally 760
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,040
    25th
    $22,770
    50th (median)
    $22,920
    75th
    $27,540
    90th
    $30,540

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 45% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Angelo, TX $34,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,500
    College Station-Bryan, TX $32,030
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,480
    Waco, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,330

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,950
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,270
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900
    Light Truck Drivers $33,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Brownsville, TX is $11.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Brownsville, TX is 35.6% below the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $20,040 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,770.