Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $58,430 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $60,460
Employed locally 640
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $58,050
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $58,430
    90th
    $60,460

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 89% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $61,820
    Laredo, TX $61,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,410
    Lubbock, TX $60,670
    Midland, TX $60,640

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,930
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,750
    Instructional Coordinators $62,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Corpus Christi, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 7.3% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,050.