Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,290 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $22,030
90th percentile $52,260
Employed locally 230
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,030
    25th
    $22,470
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $36,260
    90th
    $52,260

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 43% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $54,780
    Victoria, TX $35,970
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,460
    Midland, TX $35,100
    Waco, TX $34,080

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,130
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,280
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Longview, TX is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.21 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Longview, TX is 23.8% below the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Longview?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $22,030 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,470.