Surveyors Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $64,060 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $28,570
90th percentile $91,010
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,570
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $64,060
    75th
    $82,090
    90th
    $91,010

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 125% Median Surveyors salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Longview, TX $72,730
    Sherman-Denison, TX $66,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,710
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $63,520
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $62,500

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $74,060
    Civil Engineers $71,810
    Mechanical Engineers $107,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $73,900
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,850
    Electrical Engineers $103,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Brownsville, TX is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Brownsville, TX is 11.9% below the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveyors in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $28,570 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.