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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $61,480 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 2,110
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $59,320
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $62,580
    90th
    $71,630

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 105% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 5% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460
    Instructional Coordinators $74,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is El Paso 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 El Paso, TX is 2.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,320.