How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Brownsville?
$28,510a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area. That is $13.71 an hour or $2,376 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.71
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 234 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,610Median: $28,510Highest 10%: $34,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,610 | $8.95 | |
| 25th | $21,810 | $10.49 | |
| Median | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| 75th | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| 90th | $34,640 | $16.65 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Austin, TX | $34,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,630 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,400 |
| Houston, TX | $33,290 |
| El Paso, TX | $32,300 |
| Waco, TX | $32,250 |
| San Angelo, TX | $31,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $30,740 |
| Lubbock, TX | $30,040 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,690 |
Related jobs in Brownsville
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Brownsville?
The median hourly pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area is $13.71 ($28,510 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Brownsville than the national average?
No: $28,510 against $35,660 nationally, 20% less.
How does Brownsville compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,840, so Brownsville pays 13% less.
Where does Brownsville rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
234 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Brownsville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,640 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.