salary$63,350 a yearmedian pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,470per year
Jobs in the area1,950people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Brownsville?
OK. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 22.8% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $63,350 a year. Most earn between $55,860 and $72,470.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 22.8% of the median elementary school teacher 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.