Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,730 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,210
90th percentile $79,660
Employed locally 450
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,210
    25th
    $57,630
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $63,230
    90th
    $79,660

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 116% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $64,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,330
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,280
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,130
    El Paso, TX $62,470
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,570

    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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in McAllen, TX is 1.1% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in McAllen?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $53,210 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,630.