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

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

Median annual salary $60,500 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,740
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 4,080
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,740
    25th
    $58,090
    50th (median)
    $60,500
    75th
    $63,530
    90th
    $79,140

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 116% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 16% above 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is McAllen 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 McAllen, TX is 6.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $52,740 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,090.