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Accountants and Auditors Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$66,440

Mean: $72,450

~$51,823 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$31.94

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$2,204/mo

Savings rate

47%

Accountants and Auditors salary in Brownsville, TX — median $66,440/year, range $55,100-$81,510

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$55,100

Median

$66,440

75th %

$81,510

Median is in the 43th percentile of the typical range

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About Accountants and Auditors salaries in Brownsville, TX

Accountants and Auditors in Brownsville, TX earn a median of $66,440 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $72,450, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most accountants and auditors in this area earn between $55,100 and $81,510. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $31.94 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Software ate the routine bookkeeping work years ago. What's left is the hard stuff: complex tax strategy, forensic accounting, merger due diligence, and ESG reporting. Companies need people who can interpret the numbers, not just enter them.

Worth knowing: The CPA premium is real — certified accountants consistently earn 15–25% more. But the CPA exam pass rate hovers around 50%, which keeps supply tight and salaries up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a accountants and auditors in Brownsville?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $66,440. The average (mean) is $72,450, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a accountants and auditors make per hour in Brownsville?

About $31.94/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for accountants and auditors in Brownsville?

The middle 50% earn between $55,100 and $81,510. Below $55,100 is typically entry-level; above $81,510 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $66,440 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$66,440$51,823
Monthly$5,537$4,319
Biweekly$2,555$1,993
Weekly$1,278$997
Hourly (40h/wk)$31.94$24.91
Hourly (35h/wk)$36.51$28.47
Hourly (30h/wk)$42.59$33.22
Daily (8h)$256$199

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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