Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $64,900 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,830
90th percentile $64,900
Employed locally 120
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,830
    25th
    $64,900
    50th (median)
    $64,900
    75th
    $64,900
    90th
    $64,900

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 91% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 9% below 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
    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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,730

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,350
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Odessa, TX is 5.6% above 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $56,830 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,900.