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

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

Median annual salary $65,290 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,320
90th percentile $74,890
Employed locally 460
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,320
    25th
    $65,290
    50th (median)
    $65,290
    75th
    $65,290
    90th
    $74,890

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 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
    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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,820

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,220
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,840
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$59,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,250
    Instructional Coordinators$71,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Odessa 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 Odessa, TX is 1.1% above 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $58,320 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,290.