SOC 51-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — Brownsville
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Brownsville, TX is $45,020 a year, trailing the national median of $53,750 by 16.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Brownsville, TX is $45,020 a year, trailing the national median of $53,750 by 16.2%. Half of workers earn between $36,050 and $57,540. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,230 and the ninetieth at $76,710.
The area has 650 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.1 of every thousand jobs. Odessa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 166th of 311 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,230 | −43.8% |
| 25th | $36,050 | −32.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,020 | −16.2% |
| 75th | $57,540 | +7.1% |
| 90th | $76,710 | +42.7% |
| Mean | $48,680 | −9.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odessa | $63,470 | 790 | |
| 2 | Midland | $61,410 | 810 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $59,450 | 1,280 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $59,190 | 1,980 | |
| 5 | Austin | $59,040 | 2,210 | |
| 6 | Houston | $57,940 | 15,850 | |
| 7 | Amarillo | $55,460 | 620 | |
| 8 | Sherman | $55,020 | 290 | |
| 9 | College Station | $52,800 | 330 | |
| 10 | Longview | $52,300 | 1,270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Brownsville run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,020 goes as far as $46,365 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,365US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,020 a year, 16.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,230 to $76,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 650 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $63,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Brownsville, TX?
The median annual wage is $45,020, or $21.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $53,750, so pay in Brownsville, TX is 16.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Brownsville, TX earns more than $76,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $63,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 650 jobs in this occupation in Brownsville, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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