Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $54,780 +47.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $79,300
Employed locally 1,050
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $26,630
    50th (median)
    $54,780
    75th
    $63,250
    90th
    $79,300

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 105% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 5% above 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
    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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $33,840

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in McAllen, TX is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in McAllen, TX is 47.6% above 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,630.