Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $49,880 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,360
90th percentile $60,950
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,360
    25th
    $49,070
    50th (median)
    $49,880
    75th
    $58,940
    90th
    $60,950

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 9% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,780
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,120
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 20.8% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,360 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,070.