Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $65,940 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.70
10th percentile $36,870
90th percentile $86,800
Employed locally 70
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,870
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $65,940
    75th
    $66,730
    90th
    $86,800

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 128% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sailors and Marine Oilers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,920
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,950
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,660
    Oregon $68,700

    Nearby metros — Sailors and Marine Oilers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,660
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $64,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $45,230

    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
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $22,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $30,500
    Bus Drivers, School $28,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Brownsville, TX is $31.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.73 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Sailors and Marine Oilers salaries?

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Brownsville, TX is 32.9% above the national median of $49,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $36,870 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.