Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,070 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $27,280
90th percentile $73,160
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,280
    25th
    $29,440
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $65,700
    90th
    $73,160

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 72% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,540
    Odessa, TX $67,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,130
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,050

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$27,770
    Cashiers$23,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$37,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$46,500
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,410
    Insurance Sales Agents$36,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Brownsville, TX is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Brownsville, TX is 34.2% below the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $27,280 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,440.