Retail Salespersons Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $27,770 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.35
10th percentile $20,330
90th percentile $39,060
Employed locally 3,770
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,330
    25th
    $22,840
    50th (median)
    $27,770
    75th
    $32,980
    90th
    $39,060

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 54% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,680
    Midland, TX $31,620
    Odessa, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,260
    Sherman-Denison, TX $30,240

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $49,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Brownsville, TX is $13.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.76 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Brownsville, TX is 19.7% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $20,330 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,840.