May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Brownsville
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
311 occupations
Across 311 occupations with published wages in Brownsville, physicians, all other record the highest median at $330,890 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Brownsville
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $330,890 | 150 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $215,480 | 80 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $178,860 | 50 | |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $168,640 | 50 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,160 | 50 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,880 | 180 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $134,550 | 80 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $131,280 | 240 | |
| 9 | Engineers, All Other | $129,990 | 100 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $129,820 | 320 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $127,370 | 200 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,530 | 300 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $123,750 | 480 | |
| 14 | Veterinarians | $120,940 | 30 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $113,220 | 140 | |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $110,830 | 100 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $110,230 | 130 | |
| 18 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $109,300 | 880 | |
| 19 | Software Developers | $106,990 | 310 | |
| 20 | Physical Therapists | $103,810 | 280 | |
| 21 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $103,800 | 50 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $103,100 | 390 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $102,350 | 230 | |
| 24 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,870 | 120 | |
| 25 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $100,940 | 270 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 21,990 | $23,500 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,570 | $22,500 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,880 | $38,350 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,820 | $27,780 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,440 | $75,350 |
| Cashiers | 3,420 | $26,250 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,960 | $34,680 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,930 | $81,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,900 | $33,310 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,490 | $30,650 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $18,340 | 630 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $19,290 | 580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,010 | 2,430 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,860 | 350 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,070 | 120 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,290 | 490 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,500 | 6,570 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,920 | 420 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,500 | 21,990 |
| Dishwashers | $23,670 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.