Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,440 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.68
10th percentile $20,590
90th percentile $35,610
Employed locally 1,140
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,590
    25th
    $23,800
    50th (median)
    $28,440
    75th
    $31,200
    90th
    $35,610

    Brownsville economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,480
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,350
    Midland, TX $35,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,970
    Odessa, TX $34,600

    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
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Brownsville, TX is $13.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.87 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Brownsville, TX is 23.6% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $20,590 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,800.