Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $30,250 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $44,010
Employed locally 170
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $27,990
    50th (median)
    $30,250
    75th
    $38,580
    90th
    $44,010

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,220
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,840
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$59,960
    Instructional Coordinators$71,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Odessa, TX is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Odessa, TX is 18.5% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,990.