salary$66,440 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$101,790per year
Jobs in the area690people work this job
Can a accountant afford Brownsville?
OK. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 21.7% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a accountant in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $66,440 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $46,740 and $101,790.
Can a accountant afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 21.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.