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

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

Median annual salary $62,490 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,950
90th percentile $78,910
Employed locally 950
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,950
    25th
    $57,330
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $71,450
    90th
    $78,910

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 120% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $75,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,540
    Victoria, TX $63,550
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $62,380
    Laredo, TX $62,180

    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, Secondary School make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in McAllen, TX is 2.2% below the national median of $63,910. 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, Secondary School in McAllen?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,950 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,330.