Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,100 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,600
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 100
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,600
    25th
    $53,600
    50th (median)
    $57,100
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $74,960

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 109% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,830
    El Paso, TX $66,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,140
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,990
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,750

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,500
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other 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 Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in McAllen, TX is 15.3% below the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in McAllen?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $53,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,600.