salary$46,850 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$63,820per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a plumber afford Brownsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 30.8% of the median plumber 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 plumber make in Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a plumber in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $46,850 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $32,670 and $63,820.
Can a plumber afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 30.8% of the median plumber 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.