salary$46,080 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$66,420per year
Jobs in the area450people work this job
Can a electrician afford Brownsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 31.4% of the median electrician 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 electrician make in Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a electrician in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $46,080 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $32,180 and $66,420.
Can a electrician afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 31.4% of the median electrician 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.