Workforce Affordability
Brownsville offers a powerful cost advantage when it comes to talent. With one of the youngest labor pools in Texas, competitive wages, and a strong pipeline of bilingual, job-ready workers, this region gives employers room to grow—without breaking the budget.
Whether you’re staffing up a production floor, building out a logistics team, or launching a tech-forward operation, Brownsville’s workforce is cost-effective, scalable, and ready to go.
Labor costs are a major driver in location decisions, and in Brownsville, they work in your favor. This is where affordability meets reliability, with a regional workforce built for modern industry.
Brownsville isn’t just competitive. It’s sustainable; economically and operationally.
- Average Weekly Wage: $847 (Compared to U.S. average of $1,390)
- Regional Labor Force (RGV): 436,000+
- Median Age: 30.9 (One of the youngest labor forces in Texas)
- Bilingual Proficiency: Strong English-Spanish fluency across sectors
- Core Sectors: Manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, healthcare, and professional services
Need customized labor cost analysis? We partner with regional employers, education institutions, and industry groups to deliver current, accurate wage data for your specific needs.
Whether you’re pitching to leadership, developing a staffing plan, or requesting incentives, we’ll help you build a strong case with real numbers.
Contact GBIC to request industry-specific wage data or connect with our workforce partners.
Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation
Email: administration@greaterbrownsville.com
Phone: (956) 561-4133