Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $62,900 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,100
90th percentile $63,240
Employed locally 1,620
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,100
    25th
    $59,130
    50th (median)
    $62,900
    75th
    $63,240
    90th
    $63,240

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 123% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $65,350
    Wichita Falls, TX $64,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,700
    Victoria, TX $63,230
    El Paso, TX $62,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,950

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,840
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Brownsville, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Brownsville, TX is 0.9% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,100 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,130.