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

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

Median annual salary $60,710 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,070
90th percentile $71,470
Employed locally 1,310
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,070
    25th
    $59,610
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $63,460
    90th
    $71,470

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 118% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 18% above 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,900
    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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Brownsville, TX is 3.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $54,070 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,610.