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

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

Median annual salary $60,130 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,530
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 1,160
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,530
    25th
    $50,910
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $63,900
    90th
    $73,720

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 94% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 6% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260
    Instructional Coordinators $65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Waco 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 Waco, TX is 6.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,530 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,910.