Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,070 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,290
90th percentile $79,060
Employed locally 770
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,290
    25th
    $58,160
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $63,700
    90th
    $79,060

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 115% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% above 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 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in McAllen, TX is 4.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,290 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,160.