Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,200 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,080
90th percentile $72,490
Employed locally 770
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,080
    25th
    $53,990
    50th (median)
    $60,200
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $72,490

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 90% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $64,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,230
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,610
    Victoria, TX $63,330
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,970
    Midland, TX $61,920

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Amarillo?

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

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Amarillo, TX is 4.4% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,080 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,990.