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

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

Median annual salary $60,640 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,300
90th percentile $92,010
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,300
    25th
    $51,330
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $69,110
    90th
    $92,010

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 65% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 35% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,270

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,880
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,820
    Instructional Coordinators$77,140
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Midland, TX is 3.7% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,300 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,330.