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💰 COL Index: 85 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Brownsville, TX

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$66,035
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$77,506
model average ÷ 85.2 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$150,621
City 1BR Rent Reference
$761
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Brownsville?

$66,035 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$66,035/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,503/month
Household income context$49,920

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -4% vs national

Marketing Manager

$150,621
💡 Purchasing-power model $176,785
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $72.41/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -4% vs national

Pharmacist

$129,990
💡 Purchasing-power model $152,570
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $62.50/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -4% vs national

Software Developer

$121,609
💡 Purchasing-power model $142,734
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $58.47/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -4% vs national

Construction Manager

$103,405
💡 Purchasing-power model $121,367
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $49.71/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -4% vs national

Project Manager

$96,783
💡 Purchasing-power model $113,595
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $46.53/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Brownsville

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (85.2/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $150,621
2 Pharmacist $129,990
3 Software Developer $121,609
4 Construction Manager $103,405
5 Project Manager $96,783
6 Physical Therapist $95,282
7 Financial Analyst $94,613
8 Web Developer $88,631
9 Dental Hygienist $83,643
10 Accountant $82,258
11 Registered Nurse $82,248
12 Data Analyst $79,658
13 Police Officer $71,583
14 Human Resources Specialist $64,646
15 Elementary School Teacher $60,843
16 Plumber $60,537
17 Paralegal $59,963
18 Electrician $58,817
19 Real Estate Agent $58,750
20 Graphic Designer $58,616
21 Firefighter $54,583
22 Carpenter $54,392
23 HVAC Technician $53,198
24 Heavy Truck Driver $50,732
25 Insurance Agent $47,780
26 Nail Technician $47,780
27 Cosmetologist $47,780
28 Personal Trainer $47,780
29 Chef/Head Cook $47,780
30 Auto Mechanic $47,780
31 Social Worker $47,780
32 Pharmacy Technician $47,780
33 Veterinary Technician $47,780
34 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $47,780
35 Dental Assistant $47,780
36 Loan Officer $47,780
37 Welder $47,388
38 Medical Assistant $36,570
39 Security Guard $34,535
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,172

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Brownsville salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.598×–1.433× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 85.2 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Brownsville

🏠
1BR Rent
$761/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$965/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$245,500
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$49,920
🎓
College Educated
25%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
85
Very Affordable
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❓ Brownsville Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Brownsville mean on this page?

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$66,035 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Brownsville workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Brownsville?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,503 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Brownsville?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Brownsville?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.598×–1.433× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Brownsville

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