Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $60,120 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,360
90th percentile $80,270
Employed locally 80
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,360
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $60,120
    75th
    $67,260
    90th
    $80,270

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 115% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Columbus, OH $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,590
    El Paso, TX $63,980
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,660
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,220
    Tyler, TX $61,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,950

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in McAllen, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in McAllen, TX is 5.5% below the national median of $63,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in McAllen?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,360 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.