salary$48,550 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,400per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Brownsville?
OK. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 29.8% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $48,550 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $30,740 and $72,400.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 29.8% of the median truck driver 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.