salary$35,640 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,070per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Brownsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 40.5% of the median carpenter salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $35,640 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $22,580 and $56,070.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 40.5% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.