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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $65,350 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,790
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 620
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,790
    25th
    $65,350
    50th (median)
    $65,350
    75th
    $65,350
    90th
    $74,610

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 92% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 8% below 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $64,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,700
    Victoria, TX $63,230
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,900
    El Paso, TX $62,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,950

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,220
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,840
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $59,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,250
    Instructional Coordinators $71,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Odessa, TX is 4.8% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $56,790 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,350.