Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $61,680 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,650
90th percentile $78,170
Employed locally 1,630
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,650
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $63,060
    90th
    $78,170

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 92% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $65,290
    Victoria, TX $64,490
    Sherman-Denison, TX $64,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,180
    Midland, TX $63,120

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,790
    Instructional Coordinators $65,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Killeen?

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

    Is Killeen above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Killeen, TX is 4.5% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Killeen?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $49,650 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.